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RA03 MZW

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,982 mi
Last recorded53,982 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 MZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 53,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on wheel (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front power steering rack has slight seepage from gaiter

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear windscreen washer not working

Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,486 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,785 miles

Rear brakes noisy/squeeky

Fail 17 Jun 2021 52,785 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack damp

Rear brakes noisy/squeeky

Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,002 miles

body slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 52,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

body slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,698 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,056 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter wet

Fail 18 Jun 2018 49,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter wet

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,900 miles

all brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both front tyres worn close to legal limit (185/55/15)

front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to perish

slight leak from power steering rack

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jun 2017 46,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both front tyres worn close to legal limit (185/55/15)

front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to perish

slight leak from power steering rack

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,973 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,903 miles

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,643 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,109 miles

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,562 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 26,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,274 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,820 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 MZW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

RA03 MZW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RA03 MZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 MZW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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