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RF53 NTN

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,645 mi
Last recorded44,645 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 NTN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 44,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,042 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2018 40,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,048 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

front drop links perished

front flexi in poor condition

n/s/f wiper starting to smear

oil leak

rear tyres perished

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Sep 2017 39,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front outer cv boots perished

front drop links perished

front flexi in poor condition

n/s/f wiper starting to smear

oil leak

rear tyres perished

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,834 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,364 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,223 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 30,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,397 miles

ns wiper poor

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,457 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 19,457 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,419 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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RF53 NTN 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 81%.

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 RF53 NTN, 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 NTN registered?

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

Is RF53 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 NTN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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