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RA52 MKL

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,105 mi
Last recorded56,105 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 MKL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 56,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

has damage to front screen in exsess of 40mm out side drivers view

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,105 miles

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

has damage to front screen in exsess of 40mm out side drivers view

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 122,732 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 42,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 39,083 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 39,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,834 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 33,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,281 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 19,934 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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RA52 MKL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA52 MKL, 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 RA52 MKL?

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What year was RA52 MKL registered?

RA52 MKL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is RA52 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 MKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA52 MKL have outstanding finance?

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