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SK52 VNB

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 VNB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,368 miles

OIL LEAK

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 9 May 2015 70,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2013 53,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,890 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 51,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,394 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,912 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,469 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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SK52 VNB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK52 VNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK52 VNB?

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What year was SK52 VNB registered?

SK52 VNB is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is SK52 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 VNB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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