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W173 UKX

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,458 mi
Last recorded60,458 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 UKX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 60,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,206 miles

Nearside Front Body panel showing corrosion but not resulting in sharp edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel showing corrosion but not resulting in sharp edges

Offside Front Body panel showing corrosion but not resulting in sharp edges

Offside Rear Body panel showing corrosion but not resulting in sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 60,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 60,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp not fitted correctly but sercure

Oil moisture engine area

Rear arches corroded, inner arch liners fitted unable to inspect

Fail 12 Jul 2022 59,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock asborber lower bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp not fitted correctly but sercure

Oil moisture engine area

Rear arches corroded, inner arch liners fitted unable to inspect

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

osr/nsr outer sills heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 58,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

osr/nsr outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,313 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear sill / wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil residue engine area's

Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion / damage to body area's

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,639 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake slightly Binding

Oil leak From Engine

Fail 19 Jun 2017 56,639 miles

Battery insecure clamp not holding (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake slightly Binding

Oil leak From Engine

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,592 miles

exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Jun 2016 55,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,497 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edge wheel alignment may need attention

exhaust rear heat sheild adrift

road wheels have light damage

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,279 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 53,279 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,079 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,491 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,151 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 38,151 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 35,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,549 miles

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

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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W173 UKX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W173 UKX, 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 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W173 UKX registered?

W173 UKX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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