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PX03 RRY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,856 mi
Last recorded86,856 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 RRY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 86,856 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 86,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,136 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,136 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,518 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 82,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,547 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 80,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 76,285 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 76,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,608 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,676 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,637 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,559 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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PX03 RRY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PX03 RRY, 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 PX03 RRY registered?

PX03 RRY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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