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AP53 EVR

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,103 mi
Last recorded34,103 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,103 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 34,103 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,299 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,257 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,422 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,867 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,146 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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AP53 EVR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red 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 AP53 EVR, 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

How do I check the history of AP53 EVR?

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What year was AP53 EVR registered?

AP53 EVR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AP53 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 EVR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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