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PY53 HFK

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,347 mi
Last recorded47,347 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 46,357 miles

Offside Rear Tire perishing in tread pattern, 185/55-15

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,733 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,859 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 44,859 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,557 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 42,553 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 37,873 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 37,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,815 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,949 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 21,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2009 18,872 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 18,872 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 15,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 12,047 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 HFK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

PY53 HFK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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