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SH53 LFE

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,406 mi
Last recorded99,406 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,406 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 99,406 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,924 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 73,171 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 73,171 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,840 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,609 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,035 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,722 miles

dent o/s front wing

Fail 16 Dec 2008 49,722 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dent o/s front wing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,444 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 LFE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

SH53 LFE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is SH53 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 LFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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