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SH53 DHO

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,738 mi
Last recorded44,738 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 DHO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,738 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,025 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,415 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 36,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,855 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,395 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,582 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,150 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,489 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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SH53 DHO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SH53 DHO, 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 SH53 DHO?

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What year was SH53 DHO registered?

SH53 DHO is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SH53 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 DHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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