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SH03 NFX

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,704 mi
Last recorded65,704 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 NFX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,704 miles

CRACKS APPEARING IN N/S/R TYRE

INNER EDGES OF N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN SMOOTH (WATER DISPERSAL NOT TREAD)

N/S/F FOG LAMP IS MISSING

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

O/S/F SEAT BACK DOES NOT TILT FORWARD TO LET PASSENGERS IN/OUT OF VEHICLE (N/S WORKS)

OIL LEVEL IS ON MINIMUM

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

RING FOR SPEEDO IS BROKEN ON N/S OUTER C/V JOINT

Fail 3 Dec 2013 65,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

CRACKS APPEARING IN N/S/R TYRE

INNER EDGES OF N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN SMOTH (WATER DISPERSAL NOT TREAD)

N/S/F FOG LAMP IS MISSING

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

O/S/F SEAT BACK DOES NOT TILT FORWARD TO LET PASSENGERS IN/OUT OF VEHICLE (N/S WORKS)

OIL LEVEL IS ON MINIMUM

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

RING FOR SPEEDO IS BROKEN ON N/S OUTER C/V JOINT

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,431 miles

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

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Fail 6 Dec 2012 60,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,029 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,242 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 51,240 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,673 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 44,673 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,367 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 38,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,605 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 20,604 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 NFX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NFX, 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 SH03 NFX registered?

SH03 NFX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is SH03 NFX safe to buy?

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