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PX53 SXU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 SXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,537 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 79,537 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,482 miles

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

nearside front speed ring broken

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 6 Sep 2016 71,311 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,444 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 56,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,445 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,222 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,696 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,696 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,904 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 42,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,840 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 19,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

dents in off side front and rear doors

radiator bottom hanging off

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,819 miles

dents in off side front and rear doors

radiator bottom hanging off

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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PX53 SXU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PX53 SXU, 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 PX53 SXU registered?

PX53 SXU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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