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SH03 OTL

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,205 mi
Last recorded71,205 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 71,205 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Dec 2013 71,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,312 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 68,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,711 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,711 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

eml on

Pass 19 Feb 2011 62,292 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 62,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,385 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 50,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,414 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,887 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 368,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,759 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 OTL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver 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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

SH03 OTL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is SH03 OTL safe to buy?

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