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PY52 NVJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,704 mi
Last recorded47,704 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 NVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,704 miles

Battery insecure

MIL on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

nearside mirror insecure

radiator in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2011 47,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

MIL on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

nearside mirror insecure

radiator in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,281 miles

front brake discs slight scoring

front pads worn

front tyres wearing low on tread

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

vague pattern to both headlamp aims

battery insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,729 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,172 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,389 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sideall starting to perish not through to chords

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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PY52 NVJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY52 NVJ, 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 PY52 NVJ registered?

PY52 NVJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is PY52 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY52 NVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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