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RV03 GKP

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,110 mi
Last recorded56,110 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 GKP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 56,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,048 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 38,048 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,590 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 14,958 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,958 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 12,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,387 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 11,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 9,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 7,052 miles

near side wiper blade rubber split

Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,437 miles

hand brake travel needs adjusting

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 GKP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV03 GKP, 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 RV03 GKP registered?

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

Is RV03 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 GKP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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