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RE53 UNZ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 UNZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it (not repairable)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,895 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,895 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,316 miles

offside front headlamp slightly loose

Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,178 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 47,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,729 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,859 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,212 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 16,212 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,298 miles

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

condition of o/s head light

Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,618 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 UNZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RE53 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

RE53 UNZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RE53 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 UNZ shows 15 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.

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