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PN53 YDF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,037 mi
Last recorded72,037 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YDF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,037 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,691 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 70,798 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,135 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,118 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,657 miles

all coil springs are corroded

fuel tank is corroded

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 65,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all coil springs are corroded

fuel tank is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,468 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,896 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre depth low and tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Offside rear tyre depth low and cut in tyre.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 52,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre depth low and tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Offside rear tyre depth low and cut in tyre.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,101 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,556 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)

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 YDF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

PN53 YDF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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