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PY03 LWW

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,286 mi
Last recorded83,286 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 LWW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,814 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,562 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 76,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,492 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 74,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,466 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 68,466 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,583 miles

nearside front wheel sensor cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2013 65,863 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel sensor cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,827 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,990 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 44,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

both driveshaft oil seals leaking

n/s front abs ring broken

pow belt worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,915 miles

both driveshaft oil seals leaking

n/s front abs ring broken

pow belt worn

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,275 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 35,269 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pow belt worn

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,643 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 28,643 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LWW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

PY03 LWW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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