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RO03 NMV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,077 mi
Last recorded162,077 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 162,077 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 162,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 157,506 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 6 Dec 2010 157,422 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 8 Dec 2009 148,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hazard switch sticking slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2009 148,404 miles

hazard switch sticking slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2008 124,840 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2008 124,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2007 101,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,099 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,748 miles

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

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 NMV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RO03 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

RO03 NMV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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