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AP52 GVZ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,475 mi
Last recorded85,475 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 GVZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear Exhaust outer box corroede not leaking

Fail 4 Dec 2013 85,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear Exhaust outer box corroede not leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,016 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,689 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,435 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,592 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 33,643 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AP52 GVZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP52 GVZ, 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 AP52 GVZ registered?

AP52 GVZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is AP52 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 GVZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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