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RK03 VCM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,877 mi
Last recorded70,877 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 VCM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,471 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,670 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,580 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 55,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 55,588 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,434 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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RK03 VCM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK03 VCM, 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 RK03 VCM registered?

RK03 VCM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is RK03 VCM safe to buy?

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