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RJ53 KFP

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,473 mi
Last recorded83,473 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,473 miles

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,473 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,280 miles

oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,098 miles

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

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,717 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 61,562 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,813 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

ofside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2011 38,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

ofside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,220 miles

Surface corrosion to front subframe around anti-roll bar inner mounts.

Surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion to front subframe around anti-roll bar inner mounts.

Surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,797 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,042 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 25,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,302 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 KFP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJ53 KFP, 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 KFP registered?

RJ53 KFP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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