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PY53 AUK

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,998 mi
Last recorded63,998 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AUK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,998 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 65,980 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,490 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 57,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,769 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 27,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,824 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 22,824 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,323 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 AUK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PY53 AUK, 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 AUK registered?

PY53 AUK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PY53 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 AUK shows 18 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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