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SH03 PUE

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,900 mi
Last recorded65,900 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,188 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 64,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,753 miles

steering and susp slight

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 46,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,959 miles

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 17 Jul 2009 39,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 33,916 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,395 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,046 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 PUE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PUE, 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 PUE registered?

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

Is SH03 PUE safe to buy?

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