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RA52 MKU

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,048 mi
Last recorded110,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 MKU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,716 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 88,732 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 88,732 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,695 miles

2nd gear hard to select

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

aerial damaged

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2009 74,695 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,850 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 58,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,518 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,348 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 30,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MKU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MKU, 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 RA52 MKU registered?

RA52 MKU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RA52 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 MKU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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