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RY03 UYL

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,219 mi
Last recorded59,219 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 UYL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,219 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,751 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 51,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 49,838 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,185 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 13,907 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 13,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,161 miles

n/s/f brake hose fouling suspension leg

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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RY03 UYL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY03 UYL, 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 RY03 UYL registered?

RY03 UYL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is RY03 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 UYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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