CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH53 JFV

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,966 mi
Last recorded54,966 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,675 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,305 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 17,305 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH53 JFV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFV, 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

How do I check the history of SH53 JFV?

You can check the full history of SH53 JFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH53 JFV registered?

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

Is SH53 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 JFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH53 JFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH53 JFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.