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RJ03 OFA

2003 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,595 miles

front brake pads getting low

fuel tank temperary repaired

some brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Mar 2017 118,488 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

some brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,047 miles

n/s front to rear fuel pipe crimped

slight body damage

underbody and suspension slightly muddy

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes part greased

leak off pipes slightly weeping

oil leak

slight body damage

slight screen damage

water leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,871 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,063 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,106 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 59,106 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,557 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

fuel tank dented

nearside front inner wing/chassis rail deformed

offside and nearside outer sills dented

Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

fuel tank dented

nearside front inner wing/chassis rail deformed

offside and nearside outer sills dented

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,946 miles

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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 OFA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ03 OFA, 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 RJ03 OFA registered?

RJ03 OFA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ03 OFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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