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RV03 GKN

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,907 mi
Last recorded77,907 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 GKN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,477 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

both front droplink rubbers deteriorated

both front outer cv boots perrishing

both rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,852 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 55,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 55,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,732 miles

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

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

dampness around steering rack

o/s/r tyre badly age cracking and wearing low

Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,732 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

dampness around steering rack

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre badly age cracking and wearing low

Fail 5 Mar 2010 48,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracking to osr tyre

dampness around pas rack

high handbrake travel

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

age cracking to osr tyre

dampness around pas rack

high handbrake travel

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,587 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

age cracking to o/s/r tyre

dampness around power steering rack

handbrake travel high close to limits

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in steering rack

washer jets poor

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,420 miles

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

age cracking to both rear tyre walls

dampness around pas rack

high handbrake travel

water damage to rear no. plate

Fail 7 Mar 2008 37,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

age cracking to both rear tyre walls

dampness around pas rack

high handbrake travel

water damage to rear no. plate

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,330 miles

exhaust starting to corrode badly

Fail 6 Mar 2007 30,330 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode badly

front brake discs ridged

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RV03 GKN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV03 GKN, 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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RV03 GKN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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