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RV03 LTE

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,859 mi
Last recorded41,859 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 LTE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,859 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,715 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,345 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

mil lamp on

Fail 2 Mar 2011 36,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

mil lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,096 miles

advise manifold heat sheild insecure on lower fixing point hence resignating

Fail 25 Mar 2010 34,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise manifold heat sheild insecure on lower fixing point hence resignating

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,277 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,398 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,773 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 LTE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

RV03 LTE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is RV03 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 LTE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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