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RV03 GVA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 79,813 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 79,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 72,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 64,902 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 May 2011 64,902 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 May 2010 56,692 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2008 37,785 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER RUSTY

NSF TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN SIDEWALL OUTER

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SIGN OF OIL SEAPAGE FROM STEERING RACK BOOTS

WIPER CLEAR POORLY

Fail 17 May 2007 29,895 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER STARTING TO WEAKEN.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.

Pass 17 May 2007 29,895 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER STARTING TO WEAKEN.

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.

Fail 12 May 2006 21,323 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 21,323 miles

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 GVA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

RV03 GVA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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