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PX52 UCT

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,422 mi
Last recorded88,422 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 UCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,422 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 88,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,755 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,853 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,616 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,613 miles

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,109 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,081 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 68,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre perishing between the tread

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,577 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CONDENSATION IN R/H/F FOG LAMP.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD AT MANIFOLD SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

SLIGHT LEAK AT GEARBOX.

SMALL CUT IN R/H/F TYRE OUTER WALL.

VARIOUS MARKS AND DAMAGE AT BODY.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,663 miles

exhaust slightly poor at places

front numba plate starting to deterate

gearbox oil leak from n/s drive seal

rear numba plate starting to deterate

Fail 16 Apr 2010 55,663 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust slightly poor at places

front numba plate starting to deterate

gearbox oil leak from n/s drive seal

rear numba plate starting to deterate

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,959 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,824 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 28,824 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,712 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 20,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,655 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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PX52 UCT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PX52 UCT, 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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PX52 UCT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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