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PX53 WEO

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,293 mi
Last recorded70,293 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 WEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 70,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 64,595 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 55,890 miles

Coolant leak from inlet manifold

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side indicator has slight condensation inside lens

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,855 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 51,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,102 miles

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,427 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 23,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

middle exhaust system poor corroded at places

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,147 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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PX53 WEO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PX53 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

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

Is PX53 WEO safe to buy?

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