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PL52 DZB

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,872 mi
Last recorded31,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 DZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 31,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,265 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,550 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 30,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,537 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 22,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,285 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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PL52 DZB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL52 DZB, 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 PL52 DZB registered?

PL52 DZB is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is PL52 DZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 DZB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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