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PY03 FSN

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,786 mi
Last recorded62,786 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,293 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 59,293 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,342 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 58,337 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,407 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 54,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,427 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,427 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 48,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,312 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 48,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,119 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 FSN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

PY03 FSN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is PY03 FSN safe to buy?

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