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RF03 CCJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,809 mi
Last recorded30,809 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 CCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,809 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,171 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2015 30,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,143 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre section of exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,239 miles

NSR OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

OSF TYRE HAS A CUT IN TREAD BUT NOT TO CORDS

Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,225 miles

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

NSR OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

OSF TYRE HAS A CUT IN TREAD BUT NOT TO CORDS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,887 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 16,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,883 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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RF03 CCJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc 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 RF03 CCJ, 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 RF03 CCJ registered?

RF03 CCJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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