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PN03 WZY

2003 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,312 mi
Last recorded60,312 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 WZY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,312 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 60,312 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 48,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,604 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,604 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 36,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,414 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,572 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,572 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 24,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,945 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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PN03 WZY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PN03 WZY, 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 PN03 WZY registered?

PN03 WZY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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