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AV03 LCW

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,449 mi
Last recorded51,449 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LCW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 51,449 miles

exhaust system rusty

front tyres worn on inside edges and perished

rear tyres perished

wiper blades perished

Fail 24 May 2019 51,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

exhaust system rusty

front tyres worn on inside edges and perished

rear tyres perished

wiper blades perished

Pass 11 May 2018 43,817 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2018 43,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front brake discs corroded

Coolant level low

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 41,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,155 miles

rear exhaust baffles worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,098 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 38,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 36,901 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,518 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,898 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre excessively worn edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,554 miles

cracking to o/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,867 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,867 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,571 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 25,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,997 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 LCW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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