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AO53 NVX

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,567 mi
Last recorded82,567 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2014 82,495 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,272 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,799 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,767 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 51,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

all tyres 3mm

Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,998 miles

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

all tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,976 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 33,941 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 25,511 miles

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

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 NVX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 NVX registered?

AO53 NVX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is AO53 NVX safe to buy?

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