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PN53 RBU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,190 mi
Last recorded59,190 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,190 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 58,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,544 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not yet blowing

Fail 14 Feb 2019 57,543 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,074 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 16 Feb 2018 56,074 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s sills to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

o/s/r tyre sidewall and tread is cracking/perrishingh

Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,403 miles

Central exhaust section corrosion advice only

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 54,403 miles

Central exhaust section corrosion advice only

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,426 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 49,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,049 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,460 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,434 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,724 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 26,380 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,174 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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PN53 RBU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN53 RBU, 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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PN53 RBU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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