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RF03 XSN

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,146 mi
Last recorded61,146 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,146 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,204 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 60,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,777 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 49,777 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Both Rear Tyres are heavily cracking on outer sidewalls.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,883 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,564 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 40,561 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,971 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,682 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,399 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,411 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,618 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 22,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,922 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 XSN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF03 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

RF03 XSN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is RF03 XSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 XSN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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