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RF53 NTJ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 NTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2012 89,152 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,634 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,344 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

handbrake lever has long travel however still has reserve travel

windscreen damaged in top n/s corner not in swept area

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,870 miles

handbrake has alot of free travell indicating adjustment may be required

Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake has alot of free travell indicating adjustment may be required

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,157 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RF53 NTJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF53 NTJ, 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 RF53 NTJ registered?

RF53 NTJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 NTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 NTJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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