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R10 VEJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

195,067 mi
Last recorded195,067 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 VEJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 195,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 195,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Smokey (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 195,003 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 193,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 191,407 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 191,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 189,471 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 188,085 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 185,597 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 185,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 181,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 172,259 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 161,734 miles

Exhaust emitting some dense smoke on acceleration tests for emissions,just inside permitted levels

Offside Front outer c.v gaiter twisted & collapsed, but sealed & not visible leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2017 151,286 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 139,231 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 139,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

poor beam image O/S headlamp

Pass 28 Mar 2014 115,769 miles

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

both headlamp images poor

Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,122 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 104,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,978 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 96,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,016 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 88,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 78,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 68,400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,238 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,019 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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R10 VEJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R10 VEJ, 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 R10 VEJ registered?

R10 VEJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is R10 VEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 VEJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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