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RY53 BSZ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,384 mi
Last recorded32,384 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 BSZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 32,384 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 32,384 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 25,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 25,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,105 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 22,277 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 20,254 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 20,254 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,340 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 16,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 11,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,017 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 7,989 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 5,808 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 BSZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BSZ, 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 RY53 BSZ registered?

RY53 BSZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 BSZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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