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SH53 LGD

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,713 mi
Last recorded77,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,713 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.2.6)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 77,713 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.2.6)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,475 miles

Centre Rear Eye level brake light inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rack damp

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 71,475 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Eye level brake light inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rack damp

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,728 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,012 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 61,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,774 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,018 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,482 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,317 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,443 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 18,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 LGD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LGD, 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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SH53 LGD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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