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RE03 CWN

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,630 mi
Last recorded96,630 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 CWN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 96,630 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

added 3ltr of engine oil

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

oil light on

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2017 94,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,615 miles

bad engine oil leaks

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt not fully checked

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine light on

Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,615 miles

engine light on

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

bad engine oil leaks

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt not fully checked

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,065 miles

engine man light on

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,502 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2014 83,374 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,323 miles

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)

rear exhaust box baffles broken up

Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

loose baffle rear silencer

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight free play to each and of steering rack. boot catch may be faulty.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,246 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

eml on

Fail 22 Jan 2011 65,246 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

eml on

Pass 16 Jan 2010 55,563 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advanced travel handbrake

eml light on

handbrake requires attention

offside door mirror taped

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,019 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,855 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 28,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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RE03 CWN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RE03 CWN, 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 RE03 CWN registered?

RE03 CWN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is RE03 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 CWN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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