MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Coil spring not correctly located both rear (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear reflector not red in colour both (1.5.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
both wiper blades starting to split
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front tyres worn badly on edge
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres worn on edge
both rear tyres starting to crack
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 ZHB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AU53 ZHB, 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 AU53 ZHB registered?
AU53 ZHB is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2003.
Is AU53 ZHB safe to buy?
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