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RV53 EJA

2003 Rover 25

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,106 mi
Last recorded190,106 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 EJA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 190,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 160,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 160,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,739 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,641 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,641 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 11 Nov 2011 77,299 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 77,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,828 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 70,828 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,139 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 63,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,457 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 46,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,584 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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RV53 EJA is a 2003 Rover 25 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV53 EJA, 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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RV53 EJA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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