CarVerify

Free Car Check

PY53 HFL

2003 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,267 mi
Last recorded66,267 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 HFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,267 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,667 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,784 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box minor exhaust

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f accident repaired

noise off o/s/f during road test

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

o/s/f tyre light cut and minor cracking

o/s/r and n/s/f road wheels slight damage

Fail 16 Sep 2009 35,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f accident repaired

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter insecurly mounted

o/s/f tyre light cut and minor cracking

Pass 2 May 2008 32,105 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,460 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PY53 HFL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFL, 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

How do I check the history of PY53 HFL?

You can check the full history of PY53 HFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PY53 HFL registered?

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

Is PY53 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 HFL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY53 HFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PY53 HFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.