CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV03 EUK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,917 mi
Last recorded42,917 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 41,686 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 40,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 39,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,532 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 34,452 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,172 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,117 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 32,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,999 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,998 miles

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,686 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 29,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,861 miles

offside front tyre cracking and worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,476 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 13,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,694 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV03 EUK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV03 EUK, 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 EUK?

You can check the full history of AV03 EUK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV03 EUK registered?

AV03 EUK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is AV03 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 EUK shows 24 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.

Does AV03 EUK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV03 EUK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.