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AU53 ZHH

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,350 mi
Last recorded69,350 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZHH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,350 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,181 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,620 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 45,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 33,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,782 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 25,782 miles

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

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 ZHH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

AU53 ZHH is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is AU53 ZHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZHH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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