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SH53 HRC

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

29,789 mi
Last recorded29,789 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 29,789 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 24 May 2016 29,785 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,678 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 27,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,203 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 24,199 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 21,686 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 21,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,361 miles

offside washer jet pipe is leaking

steel spare wheel fitted to nearside rear.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside washer jet pipe is leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,089 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 19,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,187 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 17,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,765 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,392 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2008 10,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,009 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 7,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,311 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 HRC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HRC, 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 HRC registered?

SH53 HRC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is SH53 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 HRC shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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