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KX03 WOA

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,144 mi
Last recorded71,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 WOA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 71,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 17 Jun 2017 71,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 25 Jun 2016 62,397 miles

front pipe cat support corroded off

Fail 18 Jun 2016 62,174 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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front pipe cat support corroded off

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,828 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 54,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing/cracking - cut in tread no cord showing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,836 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,930 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 41,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,612 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 29,612 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front b rake pads appear low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,805 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 21,805 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,909 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 18,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,328 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 17,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,155 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 16,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KX03 WOA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KX03 WOA, 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 KX03 WOA registered?

KX03 WOA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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