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RJ53 VUP

2003 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,101 mi
Last recorded49,101 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 VUP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 49,101 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,127 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,588 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 45,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,407 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 43,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,448 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,853 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,929 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,015 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 26,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,829 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 22,571 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,282 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 12,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,338 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 10,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 7,770 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 VUP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

RJ53 VUP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is RJ53 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 VUP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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