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SH03 PUV

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,357 mi
Last recorded23,357 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 PUV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,357 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 19,920 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 19,916 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,323 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 12,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 10,325 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake low performance

Fail 27 Apr 2015 10,325 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r handbrake low performance

Pass 18 Apr 2014 10,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 9,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 9,645 miles

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

Handbrake requires adjusted.

N/s/f abs reluctor ring split.

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

Pass 11 May 2012 8,642 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 8,638 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 12 May 2011 8,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 7,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 5,968 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 5,968 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 4,769 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded at joins.

Fail 12 May 2008 4,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/s/r and n/s/r brakes have been binding and rear discs are worn.

Rear exhaust box corroded at joins.

Pass 14 May 2007 4,022 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 4,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/s/f shock absorber leaking fluid and is in borderline condition.

Pass 25 May 2006 2,877 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 PUV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

SH03 PUV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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