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SH03 NHD

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,898 mi
Last recorded86,898 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 NHD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,898 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 86,898 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 81,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 76,695 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 67,115 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 67,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 57,268 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 57,268 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,112 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,112 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,751 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,772 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 NHD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH03 NHD, 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 NHD registered?

SH03 NHD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is SH03 NHD safe to buy?

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