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AO52 YMV

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,235 mi
Last recorded59,235 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,239 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 50,613 miles

Nearside Front RACK GAITOR DAMP

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

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2018 50,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front RACK GAITOR DAMP

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

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,188 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 46,188 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,191 miles

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

front wipers slightly split but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,451 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,627 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,537 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,716 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,522 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,387 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,616 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 21,616 miles

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

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

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 YMV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 AO52 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

AO52 YMV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is AO52 YMV safe to buy?

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