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RJ53 DZO

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,754 mi
Last recorded78,754 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 DZO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front wipers poor

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,754 miles

both front wipers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,915 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,146 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 46,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,107 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,581 miles

Drivers side wiper blade rubber starting to split on end

Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,378 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,878 miles

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

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

tested in wet

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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RJ53 DZO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ53 DZO, 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 RJ53 DZO registered?

RJ53 DZO is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is RJ53 DZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 DZO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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