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RE03 KFF

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,940 mi
Last recorded49,940 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 49,940 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

all four tyre,s have cracks in tread

Fail 11 Mar 2026 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

all four tyre,s have cracks in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wiper blade split at tip

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,241 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,764 miles

Coolant leak back of engine? ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,303 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 47,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,846 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,861 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 44,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Mar 2015 35,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,954 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Fail 18 Mar 2014 33,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,894 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 29,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,845 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 KFF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KFF, 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 KFF registered?

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

Is RE03 KFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 KFF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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