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PN53 UNE

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,639 mi
Last recorded58,639 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UNE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 58,639 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,960 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2013 52,550 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,580 miles

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

rear washer jet inop

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Nov 2012 48,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

rear washer jet inop

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,070 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,261 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,826 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,542 miles

different size tyres fitted to front / rear axles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,542 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,715 miles

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

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

front brake pads 60% worn

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 UNE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UNE, 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 UNE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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