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PX53 ZWD

2003 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,959 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,917 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 76,917 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,808 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,943 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,657 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 29,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,535 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 ZWD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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