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RF53 UVL

2003 Rover 25

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,200 mi
Last recorded35,200 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 UVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,200 miles

baffles rattling

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,779 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,665 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 21,664 miles

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

nsr brake noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,715 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 17,699 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,271 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 UVL is a 2003 Rover 25 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVL, 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

How do I check the history of RF53 UVL?

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What year was RF53 UVL registered?

RF53 UVL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is RF53 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 UVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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