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PN53 RFY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,739 mi
Last recorded24,739 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 24,739 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,836 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,769 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 18,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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PN53 RFY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN53 RFY?

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What year was PN53 RFY registered?

PN53 RFY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is PN53 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 RFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN53 RFY have outstanding finance?

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