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RA03 OXJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,504 mi
Last recorded110,504 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 OXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,504 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 107,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,296 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)

nearside steering rack gaitor is oil bound as a result of a small hydraulic leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside steering rack gaitor is oil bound as a result of a small hydraulic leak

the rear exhaust section is deteriorated at rear silencer join

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,245 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 81,245 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,555 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 58,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,667 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,387 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,794 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 OXJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

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

Is RA03 OXJ safe to buy?

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