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PX03 RZY

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,362 mi
Last recorded38,362 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 RZY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,362 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust poor condition.

front washer jets poor.and o/s wiper rubber torn.

n/s front driveshaft pulse ring split.

oil level on min mark.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 38,362 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust poor condition.

front washer jets poor.and o/s wiper rubber torn.

n/s front driveshaft pulse ring split.

oil level on min mark.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,454 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 35,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,129 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,271 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 30 Jun 2010 33,271 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,891 miles

Advise nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,625 miles

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

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)

Slight dampness around nearside steering rack gaitor and p.a.s pump area

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 RZY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX03 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

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

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