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RJ03 OFM

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,821 mi
Last recorded85,821 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corrosion developing

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corrosion developing

Pass 24 Sep 2024 84,944 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,136 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 84,136 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,935 miles

minor stone chip front screen

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 81,602 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,336 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer c.v. gator perished

Rear silencer baffles loose

Fail 24 Apr 2017 79,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer c.v. gator perished

Rear silencer baffles loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,461 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perishing

battery insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,741 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,324 miles

Manifold heat shield loose

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 75,320 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Manifold heat shield loose

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,627 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,199 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on ouyside edge

front cv boots starting to perrish

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,751 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Front Tyre On 3mm

Offside Front Tyre On 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,408 miles

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusting

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,767 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Exhaust System Rusted

Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,767 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Exhaust System Rusted

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,177 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,738 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 OFM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFM, 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 RJ03 OFM registered?

RJ03 OFM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is RJ03 OFM safe to buy?

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