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PY03 BLN

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,417 mi
Last recorded80,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 BLN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,417 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 76,108 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,107 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,618 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 61,618 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 53,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres have slight cracking o/s also has cut on outer wall

oil level on dipstick getting close to min mark

rear wiper blade torn

slight tear on o/s wiper blade still clearing ok

Fail 20 May 2011 53,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres have slight cracking o/s also has cut on outer wall

oil level on dipstick getting close to min mark

rear wiper blade torn

slight tear on o/s wiper blade still clearing ok

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,000 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking o/s/r also has small cut in outer wall

Fail 28 Apr 2010 45,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres slight cracking o/s/r also has small cut in outer wall

Pass 6 May 2009 38,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2008 34,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,458 miles

pipe to rear silencer thin and rusty

Pass 2 May 2006 16,086 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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PY03 BLN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PY03 BLN, 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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PY03 BLN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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