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PX03 WKJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,207 mi
Last recorded30,207 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 WKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 30,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2026 30,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2025 26,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 13 May 2024 24,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 May 2024 24,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 May 2023 21,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2022 18,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 17,056 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 May 2019 16,629 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 16,166 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 15,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 14,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,849 miles

Centre section of exhaust starting to corrode

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

Pass 20 May 2014 13,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 12,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 11,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,960 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 1,528 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 WKJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

PX03 WKJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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