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RE03 VBT

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,812 mi
Last recorded63,812 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 54,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2014 54,485 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2013 50,995 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2012 47,489 miles

Both Rear brakes are slightly binding

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 47,489 miles

Both Rear brakes are slightly binding

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,772 miles

BOTH FRONT brake discs are worn

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate is deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,447 miles

BOTH rear tyres are starting to perish

Front registration plate is deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,569 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 VBT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

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

Is RE03 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 VBT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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