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RE03 JWF

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,859 mi
Last recorded88,859 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 88,859 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to both front tyre outer side walls no cords showing at time of test

dampness around both front steering rack gators

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leaks

nail in offside rear tyre and low pressure

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing low 2mm

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 5 May 2017 88,720 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to both front tyre outer side walls no cords showing at time of test

dampness around both front steering rack gators

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leaks

nail in offside rear tyre and low pressure

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing low 2mm

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 May 2016 80,783 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 80,783 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,348 miles

hand brake long travel

Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

hand brake long travel

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,631 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,276 miles

front brake pads getting on low side

Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake pads getting on low side

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,645 miles

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

both front tyres tread wearing on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyres tread wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,372 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Section Of Exhuast Poor

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,756 miles

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

both rear tyres side wall cracks

Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres side wall cracks

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,038 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,038 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,380 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,810 miles

unable to test n/s/f seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 JWF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JWF, 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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RE03 JWF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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