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RV03 LVJ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,903 mi
Last recorded83,903 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 LVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 83,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,566 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,109 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 70,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,681 miles

offside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,206 miles

front brake pads low and wear in both discs (*brake chck recomended)

rear silencer and pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 26,558 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 LVJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green 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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

RV03 LVJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RV03 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 LVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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