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SH03 UKC

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,291 mi
Last recorded62,291 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 UKC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 54,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,044 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s front toothed ring on cv joint burst

Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s front toothed ring on cv joint burst

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,665 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

stickers on windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 33,898 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,700 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,068 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,239 miles

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

advise nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2006 16,239 miles

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

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

advise nail in o/s front tyre

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 UKC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

SH03 UKC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is SH03 UKC safe to buy?

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