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RL03 VLF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,280 mi
Last recorded48,280 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,280 miles

both rear shockers casings very rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,172 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

wiper blades rubbers split

Fail 26 Jan 2015 47,163 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

wiper blades rubbers split

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,490 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)

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

coolant low

offside rear Tyre cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,020 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)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 46,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,368 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)

deep cut in offside front tyre outer side wall - not exposing cords

Fail 25 Jan 2012 45,368 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deep cut in offside front tyre outer side wall - not exposing cords

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,565 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 44,564 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F Brake Disc Badly Corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,836 miles

N/S Door Mirror Insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2009 42,836 miles

N/S Door Mirror Insecure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,796 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 41,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,530 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 VLF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VLF, 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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RL03 VLF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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