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PY53 AGZ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,098 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 30 Jun 2017 95,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,592 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 90,919 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,816 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 87,816 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 79,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 71,530 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,302 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,591 miles

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,946 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 37,946 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PY53 AGZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AGZ, 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 PY53 AGZ registered?

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

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