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PN53 RHE

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,436 mi
Last recorded40,436 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers slightly deterioated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 29,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,239 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,766 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,075 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 RHE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RHE, 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

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What year was PN53 RHE registered?

PN53 RHE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is PN53 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 RHE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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