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SH03 OSF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,827 mi
Last recorded56,827 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 OSF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,827 miles

Nearside Front cv boot cracked not split yet

Nearside Rear sill has small corrosion hole but not in prescribed area

Offside Front inner tie has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,808 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,955 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 44,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,183 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 40,183 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible joint at front (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,882 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible joint at front (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,533 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,380 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,380 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 23,740 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 23,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 16,259 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,807 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 13,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,718 miles

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

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 OSF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

SH03 OSF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is SH03 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 OSF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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