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PL52 VOM

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 VOM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,568 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,070 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,174 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,000 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 55,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 53,790 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,845 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,253 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 45,253 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 40,135 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 VOM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL52 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

PL52 VOM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is PL52 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 VOM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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