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RE53 GJG

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,638 mi
Last recorded47,638 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GJG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished and on the legal limit

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,638 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and on the legal limit

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,979 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,745 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 28,741 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F TYRE WORN VERY LOW....n/s/r flexi brake hose has been fouling..rear exhaust corroded....

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,114 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 16,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 GJG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE53 GJG, 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 RE53 GJG registered?

RE53 GJG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is RE53 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 GJG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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