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RJ03 NJE

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,447 mi
Last recorded71,447 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 NJE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,955 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 66,955 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,173 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 64,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,022 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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RJ03 NJE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ03 NJE, 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 RJ03 NJE?

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What year was RJ03 NJE registered?

RJ03 NJE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is RJ03 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ03 NJE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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