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SG03 WNE

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,477 mi
Last recorded21,477 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 WNE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 21,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,375 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 18,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,694 miles

front nearside brake disc scoring

Fail 15 Mar 2010 16,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,259 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,339 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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SG03 WNE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG03 WNE, 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.

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What year was SG03 WNE registered?

SG03 WNE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is SG03 WNE safe to buy?

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