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RE53 ZVP

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,707 mi
Last recorded81,707 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ZVP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,707 miles

slight blow exhaust

Fail 12 Jun 2020 81,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

slight blow exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,732 miles

Centre exhaust blow

Corrosion under vehicle

Handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,874 miles

slight blow exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,044 miles

both inner sills rusty

both rear facing panels rusty

slight blow exhaust

Fail 14 Jun 2017 77,032 miles

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

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

both inner sills rusty

both rear facing panels rusty

slight blow exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,098 miles

Both front wipers poor condition

Both outer CV gaiters badly perished

Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front wipers poor condition

Both outer CV gaiters badly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,336 miles

cv boots perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,362 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,470 miles

front pads on limit

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,390 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,682 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,917 miles

STEERING WHEEEL COVER INSECURE

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,496 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,803 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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RE53 ZVP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

RE53 ZVP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is RE53 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 ZVP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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