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RE03 FBF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,720 mi
Last recorded83,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 FBF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,720 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 83,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,459 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 74,459 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,116 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 61,587 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,587 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,703 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,062 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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RE03 FBF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE03 FBF, 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 RE03 FBF registered?

RE03 FBF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RE03 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 FBF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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