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RF03 HLJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,079 mi
Last recorded64,079 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,079 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,996 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,982 miles

front brake out balance

rear hnadbrake low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,271 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 57,271 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,274 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,851 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 HLJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLJ, 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 RF03 HLJ registered?

RF03 HLJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is RF03 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 HLJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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