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BT53 FDP

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,954 mi
Last recorded29,954 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FDP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,954 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,099 miles

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

oil leak

power steering rack slight leak

Fail 9 Nov 2009 23,097 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering rack slight leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil level very low

water level low

Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,567 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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BT53 FDP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BT53 FDP, 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 BT53 FDP registered?

BT53 FDP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BT53 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 FDP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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