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RL03 KLV

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,841 mi
Last recorded66,841 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 KLV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 66,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 54,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,314 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 37,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,451 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 27,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,210 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,952 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,653 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 15,947 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,578 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,504 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 KLV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RL03 KLV, 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 RL03 KLV registered?

RL03 KLV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is RL03 KLV safe to buy?

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