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RV03 GVK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,834 mi
Last recorded56,834 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 GVK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,834 miles

rear exhaust silencer front rubber mounting poor

slight binding on offside front brake

slight exhaust blow on front pipe

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 55,608 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,433 miles

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

Oil leak

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,415 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,481 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,451 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,878 miles

slight leak from power steering rack nearside

Fail 21 Apr 2011 43,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight leak from power steering rack nearside

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,773 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 39,773 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

BOTH REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,054 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION CRACKING

Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,406 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition CRACKING

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,069 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,782 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 18,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GVK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

RV03 GVK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is RV03 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 GVK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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