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RE53 FDJ

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,386 mi
Last recorded47,386 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FDJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,386 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 39,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 30,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 16,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 16,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rearbox (lamda fail) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2013 16,902 miles

slight perish to all tyres

Fail 7 Oct 2013

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight perish to all tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 16,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,261 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,931 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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RE53 FDJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE53 FDJ, 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 RE53 FDJ registered?

RE53 FDJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RE53 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 FDJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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