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RJ03 OMX

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,939 mi
Last recorded97,939 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 97,939 miles

front tyres wearing inner side , engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,464 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 134,464 miles

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

N/S/F outer cv boot leaking grease

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,113 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 83,113 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,212 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake has freeplay in cables advise adjustment or repair required

Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake has freeplay in cables advise adjustment or repair required

Pass 3 May 2013 68,714 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

center exhaust corroded around join to silencer

Fail 29 Apr 2013 68,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

center exhaust corroded around join to silencer

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,637 miles

Coolant leak

center rear seat belt not tested to tight

o/s/r tyre perished tread area

Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,637 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

center rear seat belt not tested to tight

o/s/r tyre perished tread area

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,113 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 OMX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMX, 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 OMX registered?

RJ03 OMX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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