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AO53 BZV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,196 mi
Last recorded57,196 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BZV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,196 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 57,196 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,570 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 54,487 miles

o/s/f wheel slight damage

o/s/r tyre showing age degredation

Fail 28 May 2019 54,487 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f wheel slight damage

o/s/r tyre showing age degredation

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,246 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2018 52,246 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel slightly damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,436 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 49,436 miles

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

Exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,219 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 41,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,936 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,205 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper rubber split

Fail 17 Sep 2013 31,205 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,598 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,766 miles

rear silencer needs replacing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind of n/s/r brake

Fail 4 Sep 2008 17,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,742 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO53 BZV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO53 BZV, 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 AO53 BZV registered?

AO53 BZV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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