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RA03 HYY

2003 Rover 25

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,148 mi
Last recorded94,148 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 HYY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 87,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,873 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 83,873 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,939 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,680 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer tread

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,052 miles

Both Outer Driveshaft Gaitors Perishing

Rear Exhaust Joint Rusting

Pass 30 May 2012 61,484 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,049 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Chips In Windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,927 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,923 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,838 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,136 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 23,490 miles

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

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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RA03 HYY is a 2003 Rover 25 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA03 HYY, 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 RA03 HYY registered?

RA03 HYY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is RA03 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 HYY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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