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AU53 ZHG

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,937 mi
Last recorded55,937 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZHG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,352 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,125 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 55,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 54,633 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,868 miles

fluid around nearside steering rack gaitor

grease around nearside c/v gaitor

Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fluid around nearside steering rack gaitor

grease around nearside c/v gaitor

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,846 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 38,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,728 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 11,512 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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AU53 ZHG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue 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 ZHG, 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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AU53 ZHG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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