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RN03 WYU

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,587 mi
Last recorded68,587 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 WYU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,587 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f of vehicle damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,664 miles

Damage to n/s/f bumper and wing not showing sharp edges. Slight damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 59,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,571 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age

damage to nearside front bumper and wing

Fail 25 Jul 2016 55,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working not working with stalk (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age

damage to nearside front bumper and wing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,083 miles

damage to nearside front wing

nearside headlight beam pattern is poor

Fail 30 Jul 2015 52,081 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front wing

nearside headlight beam pattern is poor

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,380 miles

nearside front indicator in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front indicator in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,219 miles

centre exhaust corroded but not holed

rear exhaust corroded but not holed

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,601 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded but not holed

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,494 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,116 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,144 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 WYU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYU, 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 RN03 WYU registered?

RN03 WYU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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