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SH53 DHX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,931 mi
Last recorded91,931 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 DHX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,931 miles

Central Rear exhaust slightly corroded at flange joint

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 91,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre/rear exhaust slightly corroded at flange joint

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,824 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,125 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,413 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,309 miles

engine oil on minimum mark

Fail 26 Mar 2010 62,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,600 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2009 52,551 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

air freshener hanging from interior mirror

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,746 miles

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

drivers door card is catching on door seal making it slightly difficult to open

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,331 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 DHX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SH53 DHX, 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 SH53 DHX registered?

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

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