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RV03 LUL

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,918 mi
Last recorded93,918 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,918 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 93,918 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,363 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 88,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,672 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 66,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,140 miles

Engine MIL Flashing intermitently

Front wipers not working correctly on lowest speed

Slight play O/S/Front steering rack inner arm

Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,140 miles

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

Engine MIL Flashing intermitently

Front wipers not working correctly on lowest speed

Slight play O/S/Front steering rack inner arm

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,220 miles

nearside front seat back does not fold forward

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,958 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 39,358 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,525 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,198 miles

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 28,807 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,297 miles

slight leak on gearbox

Fail 22 Mar 2006 13,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,058 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 LUL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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