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RO03 NMA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,392 mi
Last recorded92,392 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 NMA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,392 miles

Rear both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,611 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 78,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,252 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,560 miles

front pads require checking approx 3000 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,302 miles

slight leak from nearside inner driveshaft oil seal

slight leak nearside rack boot

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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RO03 NMA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RO03 NMA, 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 RO03 NMA registered?

RO03 NMA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is RO03 NMA safe to buy?

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