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PX53 TEY

2003 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,113 mi
Last recorded105,113 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 TEY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 105,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,892 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 97,890 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,900 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,271 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 71,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 59,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,045 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 50,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,602 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 42,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,762 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 29,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,377 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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PX53 TEY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

PX53 TEY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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