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RJ53 KGP

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,636 mi
Last recorded68,636 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 KGP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 68,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are perished

noisy gearbox

Fail 22 Sep 2018 68,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres are perished

noisy gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,345 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 58,082 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,633 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,144 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,389 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,379 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 29,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 26,750 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,750 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,232 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,131 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,347 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 13,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,982 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 KGP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

RJ53 KGP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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