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RE53 UEW

2003 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,924 mi
Last recorded122,924 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 UEW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 122,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,182 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight noise in c/v joint

slight play in d bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2017 119,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight noise in c/v joint

slight play in d bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2016 115,343 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s front brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Jun 2015 111,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust very thin

Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust very thin

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 108,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 99,463 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,463 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,861 miles

door warning light is on

Fail 27 Jun 2011 94,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

door warning light is on

Fail 11 Dec 2009 87,166 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 87,166 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 71,779 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 71,779 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 71,770 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 71,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,443 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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RE53 UEW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE53 UEW, 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 RE53 UEW registered?

RE53 UEW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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