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RV03 LSL

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,775 mi
Last recorded100,775 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,775 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,353 miles

CORROSION STARTING UNDER VEHICLE

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,675 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,299 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill lower in centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axil mount corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axil mounts and adjacent chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 94,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill lower in centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axil mount corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axil mounts and adjacent chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both 'front to rears' @ rear, unions corroded also. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,733 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 73,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wipers slightly worn

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,414 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,755 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking nearside on 3mm tread

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,692 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and light cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,280 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,688 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,039 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 13,731 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,731 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 LSL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV03 LSL registered?

RV03 LSL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RV03 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 LSL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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