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RE03 JWK

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,128 mi
Last recorded65,128 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 JWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 65,128 miles

WIMG'S CORRODED

Fail 13 Jun 2022 65,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

WIMG'S CORRODED

Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,521 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 59,506 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 54,371 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,399 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,200 miles

white smoke from exhaust

front abs rings in poor condition

front and rear brake pipes rusty

slight misfire at idle

Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,334 miles

Both rear tyres starting to dry out

Front numberplate laminate starting to bubble

Offside front tyre starting to dry out/ crack

Rear exhaust silencer joint rusty

Rear numberplate laminate starting to bubble

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,421 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 16,421 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 13,795 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 10,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 7,616 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 JWK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JWK, 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 JWK registered?

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

Is RE03 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 JWK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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