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SC52 HZF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,271 mi
Last recorded62,271 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 HZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,271 miles

Evidence fuel tank may be leaking when full

Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,092 miles

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

nearside front driveshaft ring fractured

Fail 16 Feb 2009 46,603 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,603 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,642 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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SC52 HZF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SC52 HZF, 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 SC52 HZF?

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What year was SC52 HZF registered?

SC52 HZF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is SC52 HZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 HZF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC52 HZF have outstanding finance?

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