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PN03 XTG

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 XTG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,674 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 87,672 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 80,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JET BLOCKED (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect POSSIBLE BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,427 miles

E.M.Light on

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

wheel trims fitted unable to clearly view brakes

Fail 24 Aug 2015 74,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.Light on

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel trims fitted unable to clearly view brakes

wipers split and smeary

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,865 miles

Both front constant velocity gaiters perished.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 64,865 miles

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

Both front constant velocity gaiters perished.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,082 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn/split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Screen washers weak.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn/split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Screen washers weak.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,005 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,005 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

auxiliary drive belt is split

rear washer not working

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

auxiliary drive belt is split

rear washer not working

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,892 miles

all tyres perished on side walls

bonnet hitting n/s wiper arm when opened

Fail 27 Mar 2008 19,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished on side walls

bonnet hitting n/s wiper arm when opened

Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,038 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 14,038 miles

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)

slight cut in side wall of offside front tyre both front tyres perrished on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,481 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 XTG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XTG, 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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PN03 XTG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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