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AV03 LCU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,836 mi
Last recorded151,836 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 151,836 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 151,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 141,726 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 141,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 132,989 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 132,988 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 127,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2013 119,372 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 108,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 103,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,150 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,365 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 LCU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCU, 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

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What year was AV03 LCU registered?

AV03 LCU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AV03 LCU safe to buy?

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