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PY03 LVJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,175 mi
Last recorded86,175 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 LVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 86,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,800 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 73,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noise from off side rear brake/wheel

rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,874 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,144 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 39,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,268 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 LVJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

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

Is PY03 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY03 LVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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