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AD52 HVO

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,286 mi
Last recorded142,286 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HVO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 142,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 142,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 124,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 124,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,534 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 113,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 7 Feb 2011 101,058 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 100,854 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 13 Feb 2010 87,349 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 87,349 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 76,513 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 76,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 63,916 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,324 miles

n/s front window cannot be lowered.

slight wear on both front wiper blades.

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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AD52 HVO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD52 HVO, 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 AD52 HVO registered?

AD52 HVO is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is AD52 HVO safe to buy?

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