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RO03 ZYL

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,848 mi
Last recorded101,848 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ZYL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,848 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,564 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,022 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 81,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,125 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 66,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,783 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,534 miles

Centre and rear exhaust going rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,715 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,506 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 ZYL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

RO03 ZYL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RO03 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 ZYL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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