2003 Rover 25 · 2,845 MOT tests
2003 Rover 25 reliability
2003 Rover 25s fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 25 years (2,845 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%)
- 39.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 62,591
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,845
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- 2004 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.2% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Rover 25
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.5%
- Body, chassis and structure15.2%
- Brakes9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Suspension6.2%
- Tyres5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.3%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 3.94%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.9%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.69%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.85%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.9%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.93%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.42%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.82%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.85%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (6.22%)
Is a 2003 Rover 25 reliable?
2003 Rover 25s fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 25 years (2,845 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Rover 25 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.3% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.94% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Rover 25 have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Rover 25 shows 62,591 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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