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PN53 RDU

2003 Rover 25

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,902 mi
Last recorded103,902 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RDU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 103,902 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 103,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,249 miles

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

O/s/r wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 100,249 miles

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

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

O/s/r wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,065 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2016 96,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,769 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

warning light on dash saying boot not closed but it is

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,213 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 86,213 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,890 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance 24 just passable

Fail 29 Dec 2010 80,890 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake imbalance 24 just passable

Fail 18 Jan 2010 78,789 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 75,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,474 miles

Oil leak

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,134 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,462 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 54,461 miles

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

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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PN53 RDU is a 2003 Rover 25 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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