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SH53 EEY

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,037 mi
Last recorded69,037 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,037 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 52,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,812 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,151 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,394 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,267 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 30,267 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,076 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,977 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 EEY 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 83.3%.

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 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 EEY, 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 EEY registered?

SH53 EEY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is SH53 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 EEY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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