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RN03 FXX

2003 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 FXX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,939 miles

both n/s tyres have damage to the outer side wall but not down to the cords.

brake pedal antislip provision slightly worn.

complete exhaust is getting rusty & theres a slight exhaust blow front the centre pipe.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 80,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

both n/s tyres have damage to the outer side wall but not down to the cords.

brake pedal antislip provision slightly worn.

complete exhaust is getting rusty & theres a slight exhaust blow front the centre pipe.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,329 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Aug 2013 63,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both n/s & o/s/f wiper blades split but still clears the screen.

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 45,525 miles

N\S front tyre wearing slightly on extreme inner edge

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

O\S front tyre wearing on extreme inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o\s rear position lamp brighter than normal. Suspect wrong bulb fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,525 miles

N\S front tyre wearing slightly on extreme inner edge

O\S front tyre wearing on extreme inner edge

o\s rear position lamp brighter than normal. Suspect wrong bulb fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,351 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 11 Aug 2011 29,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,130 miles

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

both rear tyres slighty perished

eml light on

osf tyre slighty perished

Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light on

osf tyre slighty perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,032 miles

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

offside front tyre has a small cut in outer side wall

Fail 3 Jul 2007 15,873 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,873 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,438 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 FXX is a 2003 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RN03 FXX, 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 FXX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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