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SH53 EEW

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,061 mi
Last recorded98,061 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,061 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,081 miles

near side front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,328 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 66,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,966 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,202 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,966 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 45,966 miles

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

both front wiper blades torn slightly

o/s wash function poor

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,170 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,166 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 EEW 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 58.3%.

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 EEW, 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 EEW registered?

SH53 EEW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SH53 EEW safe to buy?

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