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BT53 VTL

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,887 mi
Last recorded46,887 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VTL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,887 miles

Offside and Nearside front tyres perished

Fail 19 Feb 2016 46,887 miles

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

Offside and Nearside front tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner rear sills corroded

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

offside front ABS reluctor ring corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 45,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner rear sills corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

offside front ABS reluctor ring corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,166 miles

Both front tyres perished slightly

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 44,166 miles

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

Both front tyres perished slightly

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,856 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,286 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,286 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,686 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,647 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 26,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,335 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,786 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 23,786 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VTL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT53 VTL, 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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BT53 VTL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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