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PN53 RBV

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,888 mi
Last recorded81,888 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 81,888 miles

both front abs rings cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,888 miles

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

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

both front abs rings cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,725 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,725 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,045 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,176 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,813 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,126 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 33,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 RBV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RBV, 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 PN53 RBV registered?

PN53 RBV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 RBV safe to buy?

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