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AU03 RUA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 RUA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 92,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,959 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 51,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,446 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

washer pipes slight leak under bonnet

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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AU03 RUA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU03 RUA, 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 AU03 RUA registered?

AU03 RUA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is AU03 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 RUA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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