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RJ53 JNN

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,905 mi
Last recorded77,905 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JNN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,905 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 77,891 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyes slightly feathered

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,881 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,881 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,061 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,686 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,538 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,384 miles

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

all tyres slight perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,548 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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RJ53 JNN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red 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 JNN, 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 RJ53 JNN registered?

RJ53 JNN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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