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PN53 VTD

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,543 mi
Last recorded84,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VTD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,904 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,734 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 79,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,625 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 73,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,557 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,866 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 VTD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 VTD registered?

PN53 VTD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 VTD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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