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RV03 LVA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,589 mi
Last recorded114,589 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,674 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,674 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,655 miles

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

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

deteriation to front exhaust flexible section

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,117 miles

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

some sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,975 miles

some damage n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,730 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,238 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 49,015 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 49,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside washer operation poor

Pass 10 Feb 2007 37,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 32,400 miles

brake fluid below max

front pads worn low

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 LVA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

RV03 LVA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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