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AO53 BZX

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,337 mi
Last recorded77,337 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,400 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 63,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,956 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose both bolts loos (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,265 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 61,245 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tested as presented as a van rear seat belts not ccecked

Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,244 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tested as presented as a van rear seat belts not ccecked

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,683 miles

both front flexy unions corroded

both front outer c.v gaiters cracked and perished

exhaust corroded

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 6 Oct 2014 60,683 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front flexy unions corroded

both front outer c.v gaiters cracked and perished

exhaust corroded

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,481 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,204 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,204 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,587 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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AO53 BZX 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 68.4%.

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

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