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RN53 NTX

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,384 mi
Last recorded20,384 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 NTX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 20,384 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 14,303 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 14,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 13,856 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 13,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 13,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 12,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,661 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 12,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 11,079 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 9,672 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 7,859 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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RN53 NTX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN53 NTX, 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

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What year was RN53 NTX registered?

RN53 NTX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is RN53 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 NTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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