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PY03 FPF

2003 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,953 mi
Last recorded105,953 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 FPF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 105,953 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 102,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,409 miles

c.v grease on n/s suspension components

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Fail 20 Jul 2012 95,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

c.v grease on n/s suspension components

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Fail 15 Jul 2011 88,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs in poor condition.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside cv boot cracking.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre going out of shape.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs in poor condition.

Nearside cv boot cracking.

off side rear tyre going out of shape.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,460 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 81,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil level low

requires alternator belt

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,177 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,715 miles

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

gear oil leak

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 FPF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PY03 FPF, 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 PY03 FPF registered?

PY03 FPF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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