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RV53 TZH

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,781 mi
Last recorded58,781 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TZH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 58,781 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 57,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,312 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 53,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,569 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,753 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 38,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,103 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,521 miles

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

offside front tyre perished on inside

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,537 miles

Both wiper blades split.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,113 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 10,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TZH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RV53 TZH, 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 RV53 TZH registered?

RV53 TZH is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RV53 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 TZH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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