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SH53 LFJ

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,670 mi
Last recorded75,670 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,670 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside wall

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,161 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 42,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,149 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,324 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 LFJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

SH53 LFJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is SH53 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 LFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH53 LFJ have outstanding finance?

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