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RF53 OHV

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,902 mi
Last recorded14,902 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 14,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 13,647 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 13,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 11,800 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 11,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,796 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,082 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 9,082 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 6,855 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 4,488 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 OHV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

RF53 OHV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is RF53 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 OHV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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