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PX03 YCL

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,152 mi
Last recorded103,152 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 103,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 95,453 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 95,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 86,466 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 86,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,508 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2015 60,252 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 55,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 55,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 52,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR Tyre Perishing

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

Fail 16 May 2012 48,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre begining to show cracks in tread pattern

Pass 16 May 2012 48,703 miles

nsr tyre begining to show cracks in tread pattern

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,941 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 44,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,864 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,796 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,414 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 YCL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

PX03 YCL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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