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PX53 YOF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,912 mi
Last recorded75,912 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,912 miles

Nearside Front 2MM OF TREAD

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,403 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 66,403 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not tilt for passengers (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,884 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 56,884 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil level low

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 48,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,254 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 40,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,732 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 12,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,949 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,513 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 7,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 5,690 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 YOF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

PX53 YOF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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