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AV03 BYT

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,786 mi
Last recorded83,786 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BYT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,839 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion on some brake pipes.

Engine staybilizer bar rear bush deteriorated.

O/S wiper rubber split.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,064 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine steady bar rear bush de-bonded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,059 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine steady bar rear bush de-bonded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,215 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,038 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,788 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,428 miles

** Both front tyres are worn to legal limit and require replacement now. (inner shoulders)

Engine stabilizer bar from sump to sub frame is metal to metal due to de-bonded rubber bush.

Heat shield at exhaust manifold is insecure at bottom and vibrating.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,673 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 26,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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AV03 BYT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV03 BYT, 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 AV03 BYT registered?

AV03 BYT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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