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AO53 BZY

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,700 mi
Last recorded67,700 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,700 miles

coil spring corroded o/s n/s front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s n/s inner outer sils slightly corroded

o/s n/s sils slightly corroded plastic covers fited

Fail 19 Aug 2015 67,698 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded o/s n/s front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s n/s inner outer sils slightly corroded

o/s n/s sils slightly corroded plastic covers fited

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,584 miles

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

both front brake slight binding

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,786 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,884 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,142 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 BZY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO53 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

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

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