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RE03 VBJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,988 mi
Last recorded97,988 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 VBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 97,981 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,453 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,884 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,868 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,334 miles

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

offside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,181 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,449 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,263 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 49,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,889 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,314 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 VBJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

RE03 VBJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is RE03 VBJ safe to buy?

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