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SH03 OTU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,181 mi
Last recorded54,181 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,309 miles

slight damage to windscreen in zoneA

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,796 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 40,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,101 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 30,978 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,946 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 OTU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OTU, 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

How do I check the history of SH03 OTU?

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What year was SH03 OTU registered?

SH03 OTU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SH03 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 OTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH03 OTU have outstanding finance?

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