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RO03 ZZG

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,419 mi
Last recorded51,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ZZG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,419 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no water in coolant bottle

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,479 miles

center exhaust pipe slightly blowing and corroded by the rear joint.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 46,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,205 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2010 41,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 34,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,656 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

oil leak

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 ZZG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

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

Is RO03 ZZG safe to buy?

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