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RE03 PKD

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,336 mi
Last recorded74,336 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 PKD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,107 miles

both sides rear brakes slightly sticking

exhaust rear box has small leak

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,476 miles

noise/squeak from offside rear wheel

Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,476 miles

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

noise/squeak from offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,991 miles

Has several cuts/split in sidewall of nearside front tyre - none of which are at present down to the internal strcuture/cords

Fail 15 Jan 2010 63,630 miles

Centre rear seatbelt difficult to pull out

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,630 miles

Centre rear seatbelt difficult to pull out

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,471 miles

O/S/R tyre deteriorating and worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,907 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 48,840 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,436 miles

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

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,591 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 29,580 miles

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

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 PKD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PKD, 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 PKD registered?

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

Is RE03 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 PKD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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