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RO03 ZHX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,154 mi
Last recorded50,154 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ZHX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 50,154 miles

Anti Slip Missing on Clucth Padel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 50,154 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti Slip Missing on Clucth Padel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolaint leval low

general body damage

nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated (cracking in tread)

nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2018 45,818 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolaint leval low

general body damage

nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated (cracking in tread)

nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,550 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres perishing between tread

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,473 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 39,473 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,688 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,666 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,070 miles

pin hole in rear silencer

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil sump plug seems to be leaking

rear tyres perishing, recommend changing soon

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,244 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,614 miles

all tyres perishing

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,989 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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RO03 ZHX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHX, 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 RO03 ZHX registered?

RO03 ZHX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is RO03 ZHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 ZHX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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