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AK03 XYV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XYV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 95,990 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 May 2014 95,988 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Outer 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2013 89,176 miles

both front tyres are worn on shoulders

o/s/f brake hose ferrule badly corroded

outer driveshaft gaiters perished

Pass 18 May 2012 82,825 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 10 May 2011 75,760 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 69,638 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 63,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 63,030 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 50,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,380 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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AK03 XYV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK03 XYV, 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 AK03 XYV registered?

AK03 XYV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is AK03 XYV safe to buy?

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