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PK03 ZSF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,419 mi
Last recorded68,419 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 ZSF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,419 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 68,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2011 54,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 47,859 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2010 47,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 41,173 miles

Casing deterioration of n/s and o/s rear tyre not excessive.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Screenwasher pipe leaking on underside of bonnet (leaking onto brake fluid reservoir cap).

Pass 26 May 2009 41,173 miles

Casing deterioration of n/s and o/s rear tyre not excessive.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Screenwasher pipe leaking on underside of bonnet (leaking onto brake fluid reservoir cap).

Fail 28 May 2008 33,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 33,956 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 25,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 25,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PK03 ZSF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PK03 ZSF, 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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PK03 ZSF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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