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RA03 OXD

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,201 mi
Last recorded54,201 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 54,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

cv gaitors are perished

slight play in both steering arms

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,201 miles

cv gaitors are perished

slight play in both steering arms

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,958 miles

both rear tyres slight deteriorated

front cross member slight damaged

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2012 46,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both front cv gaitors are deteriorated

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

power steering rack is damp

rear tyres are heavily perished

slight play in steering joints

stone chips in wondscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,552 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

front bumper and radiator cross member damged

near/side cv gaitor perished

off/side door mirror glass secured with tape and deteriorated

rear exhaust section corroded

slight damage to near/side/front tyre outer sidewall

stone chip in swept area

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,391 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,313 miles

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

Heavy front tyre wear to both inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,208 miles

Ageing to offside rear tyre tread and wall

Damage to offside door mirror

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,123 miles

Handbrake travel just within MOT limits

Nearside rear service brake slow to release.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,371 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)

Offside door mirror cracked.

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 OXD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXD, 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

How do I check the history of RA03 OXD?

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What year was RA03 OXD registered?

RA03 OXD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is RA03 OXD safe to buy?

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