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RA03 HZD

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,003 mi
Last recorded57,003 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 HZD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 57,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 54,610 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 54,609 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 51,973 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 48,974 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,913 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 42,413 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 39,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,949 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise inner offside front c,v boot leaking greese

Fail 28 Mar 2011 25,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front wiper arms lose on their pivot mounting points

advise inner offside front c,v boot leaking greese

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 19,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,369 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 15,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 12,097 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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RA03 HZD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZD, 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 HZD registered?

RA03 HZD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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