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RO03 ZPY

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,390 mi
Last recorded48,390 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 48,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on the edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 47,143 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is low on the edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 45,880 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 45,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 44,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 42,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,195 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,206 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 rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,187 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,281 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover going rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,084 miles

rear silencer is showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,601 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover starting to rust

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,394 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,784 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 ZPY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

RO03 ZPY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is RO03 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 ZPY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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