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PY03 HTJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,336 mi
Last recorded88,336 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 HTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 88,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,336 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 84,170 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 80,711 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 75,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 75,832 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,898 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,173 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 38,173 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 HTJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

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

Is PY03 HTJ safe to buy?

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