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RY53 ACV

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,870 mi
Last recorded63,870 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 ACV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 63,870 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,094 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,338 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,604 miles

chip in screen

rear box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,254 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

chip in screen

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,760 miles

chip in screen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 28,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,059 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 23,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,393 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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RY53 ACV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc 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 RY53 ACV, 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 RY53 ACV registered?

RY53 ACV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is RY53 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 ACV 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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