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AO03 YVP

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,071 mi
Last recorded49,071 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YVP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 49,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,346 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 40,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,568 miles

rear bumper split

Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,547 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 24,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,686 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 18,683 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,045 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 YVP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO03 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

AO03 YVP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is AO03 YVP safe to buy?

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