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AO03 YVW

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,690 mi
Last recorded43,690 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,690 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

surface rust all over under vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/ perrished

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,972 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,972 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 32,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,122 miles

advise rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,856 miles

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

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

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

small split in offside wiper blade

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,880 miles

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

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

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

advise centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,061 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 YVW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

AO03 YVW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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