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PY03 FKX

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,026 mi
Last recorded24,026 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 24,026 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 23,996 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of the sill in the lower wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of the sill in the lower wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 23,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 23,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 23,380 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 23,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 22,911 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,073 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 17,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,886 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 13,886 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 12,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,076 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 10,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,258 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 FKX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PY03 FKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY03 FKX registered?

PY03 FKX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is PY03 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY03 FKX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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