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PN53 RHJ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,062 mi
Last recorded114,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 114,062 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 114,024 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S/F and O/S/F (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (marked with chalk) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2016 103,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2015 91,882 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)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,896 miles

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres side walls perished

fast idle emissions only just meet limits

Fail 26 Jun 2014 82,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres side walls perished

fast idle emissions only just meet limits

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,269 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Near side rear tyre perished

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,562 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,088 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,482 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,482 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,385 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,697 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 27,245 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,245 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 RHJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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