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RV03 ZCF

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,736 mi
Last recorded48,736 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,736 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 48,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,985 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

offside front outer c/v boot starting to split and leak grease

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 36,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on

offside front outer c/v boot starting to leak grease

offside rear tyre treads starting to wear low on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,460 miles

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2015 34,141 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2015 34,141 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2014 32,834 miles

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

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

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

center to rear Exhaust Join badly corroded

offside rear Tyre perished

offside steering arm has slight freeplay at inner fixings

Pass 8 May 2014 32,834 miles

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

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

center to rear Exhaust Join badly corroded

offside rear Tyre perished

offside steering arm has slight freeplay at inner fixings

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,173 miles

both rear tyres perished side wall cracks

front exhaust flexy weak

n/s/f wiper blade split rubber

Pass 10 May 2012 28,981 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracks in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,655 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 22,513 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

o/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 5 May 2009 19,383 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 19,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 15,869 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 13,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 10,253 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 ZCF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

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

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