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PX53 UDZ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UDZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,636 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 97,636 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,747 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 85,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,033 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 69,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight noise from o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,399 miles

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

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

slight noise from o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,441 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 57,619 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,619 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,890 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 44,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,945 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 30,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

osf tyre had nail in it [near edge]

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,045 miles

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

osf tyre had nail in it [near edge]

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 UDZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green 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 PX53 UDZ, 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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PX53 UDZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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