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SH53 EDL

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,802 mi
Last recorded67,802 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 EDL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,802 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 60,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,353 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,859 miles

front brake judder

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 EDL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EDL, 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 EDL registered?

SH53 EDL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is SH53 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 EDL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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