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RO03 ZRF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,241 mi
Last recorded47,241 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ZRF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,241 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 47,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,263 miles

both front tyres wearing in inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 44,263 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

both front tyres wearing in inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,762 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 41,245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,245 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,246 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,523 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,146 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,203 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 ZRF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc 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 RO03 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

RO03 ZRF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is RO03 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 ZRF 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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