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RE53 UOT

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,660 mi
Last recorded76,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 UOT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 76,660 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,660 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,060 miles

both front boots perishing

brake pedal rubber perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/rear tyre perishing outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,060 miles

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

both front outer cv boots perishing

brake pedal rubber perishing

offside front tyre wearing edges

offside rear tyre perishing outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,751 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,750 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,019 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,967 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 43,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,790 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 UOT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

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

Is RE53 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 UOT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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