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RV53 TYP

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,668 mi
Last recorded89,668 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TYP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,747 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 85,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,954 miles

discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,666 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)

front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 75,666 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,278 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 64,275 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,194 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 TYP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

RV53 TYP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is RV53 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 TYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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