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AV03 LGY

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,616 mi
Last recorded41,616 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LGY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,914 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 39,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,670 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

advise all four tyres perishing & cracking

advise wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,495 miles

advise both rear tyres perishing & splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,567 miles

advise off side front washer jet blocked

advise wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,942 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,553 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,617 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,945 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 LGY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LGY, 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 LGY registered?

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

Is AV03 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 LGY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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