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RF03 HLA

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,887 mi
Last recorded44,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 HLA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,887 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,973 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,830 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,592 miles

Nearside front wheel has ABS sensor fitted. No other ABS components fitted to this vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,592 miles

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

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

Nearside front wheel has ABS sensor fitted. No other ABS components fitted to this vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,285 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 26,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,736 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,785 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 19,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,126 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 HLA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

RF03 HLA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is RF03 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 HLA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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