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SH03 CPU

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,422 mi
Last recorded79,422 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 CPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,240 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 74,129 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,298 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,117 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 59,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 55,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,581 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 39,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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.

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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SH03 CPU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SH03 CPU, 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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SH03 CPU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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