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RJ03 OFR

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,686 mi
Last recorded56,686 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,686 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating.

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,648 miles

Engine idles erratic intermitant.

Pass 24 May 2011 51,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,906 miles

handbrake lever travel becoming high.

steering rack damp with oil.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 48,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever travel becoming high.

steering rack damp with oil.

Pass 21 May 2009 46,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 42,737 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2007 39,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,624 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 OFR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

RJ03 OFR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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