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SH53 ERX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,748 mi
Last recorded43,748 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread left on inner edge, below 2mm in middle 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 43,526 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread left on inner edge, below 2mm in middle 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 38,378 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,232 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 33,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Sep 2013 27,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,141 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 21,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 9,647 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 ERX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

SH53 ERX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is SH53 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 ERX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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