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AU03 RWN

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,973 mi
Last recorded109,973 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly coroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all coil springs coroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

sills and under body rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2017 109,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly coroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs coroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

sills and under body rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 105,042 miles

Front exhaust flexi has deteriated

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 99,814 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 99,781 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front flexy exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 94,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 94,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 87,940 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 87,924 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all springs corroded slightly

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering rack has slight leak

Pass 10 May 2012 78,879 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,431 miles

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 14 May 2010 63,814 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 63,812 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,082 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

front discs wearing thin.

offside rear tyre perished and has various little cuts

slight twist in nearside rear brake flexi.

unable to check near side rear seat belt as child seat installed.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,332 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 38,332 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 27,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,806 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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AU03 RWN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWN, 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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AU03 RWN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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