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PN53 UMB

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,646 mi
Last recorded67,646 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UMB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2016 67,646 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Front tyres cracking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear tyres cracking

battery loose

exhaust corroded at front

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Radiator leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,552 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,824 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 58,824 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,994 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,289 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 33,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,820 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 UMB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

PN53 UMB is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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