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RA53 ADZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,390 mi
Last recorded132,390 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ADZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 132,390 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 30 Nov 2015 132,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords . (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2014 121,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,798 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,746 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,896 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 48,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges ( raised tread )

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,748 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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RA53 ADZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RA53 ADZ, 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.

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What year was RA53 ADZ registered?

RA53 ADZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RA53 ADZ safe to buy?

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