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RK03 VFH

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,128 mi
Last recorded51,128 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 VFH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,128 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 51,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 43,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,083 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,083 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,098 miles

Both front brake discs slightly discoloured

Both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,089 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,836 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 17,836 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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 VFH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

RK03 VFH is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is RK03 VFH safe to buy?

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