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AO52 CAV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,029 mi
Last recorded40,029 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside door mirror detached

nearside rear sill end corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 40,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside door mirror detached

nearside rear sill end corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 38,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

lip on front brake discs

Fail 10 Jan 2019 38,943 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

lip on front brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 38,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 36,857 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 7 Jan 2016 35,439 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,719 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 33,718 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,417 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 32,417 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,598 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 30,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,991 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 27,991 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to the side wall & both rear tyres are perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,118 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Jan 2010 21,059 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,167 miles

both nearside tyres & offside becoming perished & worn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,507 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,238 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 8,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 8,658 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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AO52 CAV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO52 CAV, 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 AO52 CAV registered?

AO52 CAV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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