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PX53 ZWU

2003 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,084 mi
Last recorded109,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZWU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 109,084 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury nsr wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury osf wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,784 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,784 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 976,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,966 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both sides (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 95,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both sides (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,464 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 91,457 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 88,695 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 11 Oct 2014 82,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 74,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 65,098 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,098 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 49,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 41,817 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 ZWU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

PX53 ZWU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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