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RN03 AJY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,464 mi
Last recorded78,464 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 AJY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,187 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,787 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,948 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 67,954 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to offside front bumper

Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,700 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2013 53,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,961 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,883 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,943 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,916 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,277 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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RN03 AJY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RN03 AJY, 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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RN03 AJY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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