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SH53 FLW

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,930 mi
Last recorded84,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,930 miles

exhaust front flexy corroded (not blowing)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust front flexy corroded (not blowing)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,449 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 80,445 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,705 miles

rear silencer baffles loose( noise/rattle)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

heat shield above rear silencer insecure

heat shield on front downpipe insecure.

n/s/f wiper blade torn

rear silencer baffles loose( noise/rattle)

rear washer jet inop

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,164 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,309 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 58,309 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,516 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 3 Nov 2008 40,758 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,554 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 28,548 miles

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

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 FLW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FLW, 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 FLW registered?

SH53 FLW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is SH53 FLW safe to buy?

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