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SH53 ECV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,915 mi
Last recorded40,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 ECV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,915 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

fuel tank corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,276 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 38,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 36,338 miles

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

fuel tank corroding

Pass 16 May 2012 32,541 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 28,722 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 24,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2010 24,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,345 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 21,345 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 May 2008 18,692 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres down to wear indicators

Pass 27 May 2008 18,692 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres down to wear indicators

Pass 23 May 2007 15,402 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 11,764 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 26 May 2006 11,764 miles

rear wiperblade torn

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 ECV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH53 ECV, 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

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What year was SH53 ECV registered?

SH53 ECV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is SH53 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 ECV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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