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RA53 ORT

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,464 mi
Last recorded96,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ORT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,215 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2007 53,792 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,003 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 ORT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ORT, 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 RA53 ORT registered?

RA53 ORT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RA53 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 ORT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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