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RK03 VCZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,728 mi
Last recorded92,728 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 VCZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 92,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,073 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 83,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,855 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,349 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,377 miles

tailgate difficult to close.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,834 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,834 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside wiper rubber split but still clearing screen.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,204 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 72,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,836 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,836 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,882 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,027 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 VCZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK03 VCZ, 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 RK03 VCZ registered?

RK03 VCZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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