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PX52 VRO

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,693 mi
Last recorded92,693 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 VRO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,693 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 86,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front seat does not tilt forward to allow access to rear seats

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,338 miles

Nearside Front seat does not tilt forward to allow access to rear seats

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat does not tilt forward to allow access to rear seats

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 75,986 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 67,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre starting to split

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,438 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,905 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,007 miles

Alternator belt and power steering belt are slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Nov 2011 43,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,848 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,772 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 VRO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PX52 VRO, 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 PX52 VRO registered?

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

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