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RF03 XSU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,018 mi
Last recorded49,018 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,018 miles

N/S Outer sill panel damaged

N/S/R tyre perishing but no cord exposed

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,778 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 45,778 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,541 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,541 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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,706 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 36,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,676 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 15,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s steering rack damp

Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,649 miles

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

n/s steering rack damp

Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,754 miles

n/s/f tyre scuffed / cut in wall

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 XSU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

RF03 XSU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is RF03 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 XSU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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