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BJ03 WRZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,463 mi
Last recorded90,463 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WRZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 90,463 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 76,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,821 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly scored

Fail 30 Jul 2010 51,821 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly scored

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,764 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,902 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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BJ03 WRZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ03 WRZ, 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 BJ03 WRZ registered?

BJ03 WRZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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