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RV53 EKJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,064 mi
Last recorded72,064 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 EKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,064 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2016 68,409 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,197 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,967 miles

nearsie front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside number plate light very dim

Fail 13 Jan 2011 47,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearsie front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside number plate light very dim

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

alternator drive belt some deterioration

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,203 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 33,203 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,620 miles

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

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 EKJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV53 EKJ, 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 RV53 EKJ registered?

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

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