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AV03 BYU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,600 mi
Last recorded65,600 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BYU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,600 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,650 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,136 miles

both front outer cv boots cracked

both front tyres wearing on inside edge 185/55/15h

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,565 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,363 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,537 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,477 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 12,202 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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AV03 BYU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BYU, 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 AV03 BYU?

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What year was AV03 BYU registered?

AV03 BYU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AV03 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 BYU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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