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AU53 ZKC

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,171 mi
Last recorded70,171 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZKC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,171 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in side wall but not down to cords

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in side wall but not down to cords

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,531 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,952 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,041 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not down to cords

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,949 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,257 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,208 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 30,208 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,438 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,083 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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AU53 ZKC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU53 ZKC, 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 AU53 ZKC registered?

AU53 ZKC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZKC safe to buy?

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