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PX03 VUU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,351 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)

Oil leak

front tyres heavy wear to edges

nearside front speed sensor ring fractured

Fail 17 Jan 2015 96,351 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

front tyres heavy wear to edges

nearside front speed sensor ring fractured

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,619 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 64,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,325 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,990 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 55,990 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 46,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

runflat damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,684 miles

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

runflat damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,353 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,097 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 VUU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PX03 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

PX03 VUU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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