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RF03 HZJ

2003 Rover 25

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,409 mi
Last recorded33,409 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 HZJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 33,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding rear pads req checking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure has temp repair

engine management light on

Fail 29 May 2015 30,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside front suspension slightly distorted

Pass 29 May 2015 30,313 miles

nearside and offside front suspension slightly distorted

Pass 27 May 2014 27,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 22,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 16,003 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 16,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,231 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 14,184 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 12,503 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,492 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2008 10,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,094 miles

front wipers worn

slight signs of damp on nearside rack gator

Pass 22 May 2006 5,647 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 HZJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in White with a 1,588cc 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 HZJ, 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 HZJ registered?

RF03 HZJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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