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SB53 PNX

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,578 mi
Last recorded67,578 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 PNX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,578 miles

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

REAR TYRES PERISHED(185/55/15)

Pass 1 May 2012 60,215 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)

exhauast rearbox and centre section corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 60,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

exhauast rearbox and centre section corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,005 miles

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

one number plate light

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,904 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 16,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SB53 PNX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB53 PNX, 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 SB53 PNX registered?

SB53 PNX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SB53 PNX safe to buy?

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