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AO03 XVY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,959 mi
Last recorded33,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XVY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and perished/cracked around tread

offside rear tyre perished/cracked around tread

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,634 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin outer edge and slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,001 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre becoming worn outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2015 31,001 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre becoming worn outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,440 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 29,440 miles

Nearside 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 wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,555 miles

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

offside front tyre at 2-3 mm on inner edge

rear of centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 27,555 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre at 2-3 mm on inner edge

rear of centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 23,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,589 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,370 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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AO03 XVY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 XVY, 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 AO03 XVY registered?

AO03 XVY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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