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PN53 UNJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,442 mi
Last recorded64,442 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UNJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,442 miles

185/5515 tyres on front 195/5015 tyres on rear

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf head light has a mounting broken but not considered inscure

Fail 5 Feb 2010 64,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

185/5515 tyres on front 195/5015 tyres on rear

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf head light has a mounting broken but not considered inscure

Pass 7 Feb 2009 57,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,749 miles

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

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

alternator worn

oil filter leaking

slight oil leal on nearside steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2008 53,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

alternator worn

oil filter leaking

slight oil leal on nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,556 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 UNJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

PN53 UNJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is PN53 UNJ safe to buy?

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