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PN53 RSV

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,271 mi
Last recorded99,271 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 99,271 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bottom engine mounting bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,611 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,361 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 92,361 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 88,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 83,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,726 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,050 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,177 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,362 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 52,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,941 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,941 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 35,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,840 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 RSV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

PN53 RSV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is PN53 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 RSV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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