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RG53 FDY

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,577 mi
Last recorded67,577 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 67,577 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

N/S O/S FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS PERRISHING

N/S O/S REAR TYRES [PERRISHED AND CLOSE TO LIMITS

O/S FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPTED IN ZONE A LESS THAN 10.MM

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,997 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPTED IN ZONE A LESS THAN 10/MM

Fail 4 Feb 2019 58,975 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,156 miles

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

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

front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

offside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 56,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

offside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,126 miles

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,641 miles

Offside Front tyre kerbed on outer side wall

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated and slight blow

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,066 miles

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust box corroded

small cut offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 2 Feb 2015 51,066 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust box corroded

small cut offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,546 miles

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

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

rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 46,546 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,996 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

rear exhaust box corroded

tread wearing low on both front tyres on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,978 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and side wallcracks

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,435 miles

hand brake long travel

o/s/r tyre side wall cracks

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,800 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracks

Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,328 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 23,328 miles

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

Center Exhuast section poor

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,495 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread and nail in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2007 13,752 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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RG53 FDY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RG53 FDY, 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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RG53 FDY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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