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RK03 VDD

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,315 mi
Last recorded23,315 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 VDD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,315 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 23,315 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

second cat broken up and noisey

Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,895 miles

exhaust system surface corrosion

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,778 miles

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2015 17,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,700 miles

There is some corrosion evident around the base of the battery.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 14,276 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 7,943 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,116 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 VDD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

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

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