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RF53 OHL

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,427 mi
Last recorded29,427 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 28,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 21,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking outer wall both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 21,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking outer wall both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 19,071 miles

both front tyres perishing/close to wear bars

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,482 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 11,482 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,263 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 8,006 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 7,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 4,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 3,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 2,618 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 OHL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OHL, 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 RF53 OHL registered?

RF53 OHL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RF53 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 OHL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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