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RA03 MZX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,006 mi
Last recorded40,006 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 MZX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,006 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated slightly, small chips in windscreen

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,866 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,703 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 MZX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 MZX registered?

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

Is RA03 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 MZX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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