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RN53 SVF

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 SVF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,812 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,626 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,636 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,765 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 62,716 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,673 miles

Additional lamp on rear may not be working

Rear Brakes noisy

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,065 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 25,570 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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RN53 SVF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RN53 SVF, 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 RN53 SVF registered?

RN53 SVF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RN53 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 SVF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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