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SH03 NGX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,691 mi
Last recorded63,691 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,957 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,110 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 51,240 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,240 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,031 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,509 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,665 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,212 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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SH03 NGX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH03 NGX, 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 SH03 NGX registered?

SH03 NGX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is SH03 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 NGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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