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PY53 AFU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,844 mi
Last recorded72,844 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AFU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r wheel arch thin and rusted no rough edges at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,626 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 58,626 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,948 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,389 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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PY53 AFU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PY53 AFU, 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 PY53 AFU registered?

PY53 AFU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is PY53 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 AFU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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