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AT53 BVC

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,323 mi
Last recorded118,323 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,156 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,201 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,805 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust bracket broken

front to rear brake pipes/fuel pipe clip missing

Fail 4 Oct 2011 89,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

exhaust bracket broken

front to rear brake pipes/fuel pipe clip missing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 79,035 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,035 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,566 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,772 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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AT53 BVC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AT53 BVC, 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 AT53 BVC registered?

AT53 BVC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AT53 BVC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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