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PY53 FNN

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,175 mi
Last recorded46,175 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,175 miles

Ball joint has slight play Offside front outer rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 46,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play Offside front outer rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,981 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,131 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,354 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,253 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,315 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 34,315 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 32,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,965 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 23,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,732 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 17,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FNN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PY53 FNN, 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 FNN registered?

PY53 FNN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is PY53 FNN safe to buy?

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