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RA53 UML

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,902 mi
Last recorded37,902 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 37,902 miles

nearside and offside outer cv boots slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2016 28,738 miles

Dampness around nearside steering rack

Minor stonechips front screen

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 28,738 miles

Dampness around nearside steering rack

Minor stonechips front screen

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 25,639 miles

dampness around nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,578 miles

dampness around nearside steering rack

front brake pads wearing

Fail 7 Nov 2013 22,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dampness around nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,144 miles

dampness around nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2012 18,784 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 15,856 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 14,237 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 10,627 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,093 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 UML is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UML, 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 UML registered?

RA53 UML is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is RA53 UML safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 UML shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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