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RV03 GRF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,901 mi
Last recorded86,901 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,901 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,963 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 13 Jul 2017 84,963 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust system

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,517 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,388 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,781 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Rear exhaust section is advanced

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,637 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,902 miles

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

Numerous small chips in general on windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,432 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 63,432 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,896 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 54,404 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,746 miles

note:n/s driveshaft seal leaking

travel to handbrake

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 GRF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV03 GRF, 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 GRF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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