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RL03 KLF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,931 mi
Last recorded61,931 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 KLF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,931 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,358 miles

osf tyre wearing

rear exhaust box corroding

slight blow at rear box

Fail 22 Jul 2010 58,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osf tyre wearing

rear exhaust box corroding

slight blow at rear box

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,618 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 42,618 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,941 miles

c/l 510355

Fail 26 Jul 2007 28,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

c/l 510355

Pass 30 Jul 2006 10,853 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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RL03 KLF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL03 KLF, 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 RL03 KLF registered?

RL03 KLF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is RL03 KLF safe to buy?

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