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RO03 ZZF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,465 mi
Last recorded67,465 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

n/s/f indicator lense slightly damaged

o/s wiper blade poor

rear of nearside front hub slightly damp

Fail 28 Oct 2011 67,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

n/s/f indicator lense slightly damaged

o/s wiper blade poor

Fail 30 Sep 2010 59,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,899 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,947 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,108 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn.Greasey residue around nearside rack gaiter.Front pads getting low.

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 ZZF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

RO03 ZZF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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