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SD03 ZHF

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,012 mi
Last recorded94,012 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 ZHF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 93,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,961 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 88,938 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,955 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 78,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm & rubber cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm & rubber cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,804 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 49,804 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 35,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,080 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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SD03 ZHF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SD03 ZHF, 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

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What year was SD03 ZHF registered?

SD03 ZHF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is SD03 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 ZHF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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