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AV03 LHF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,100 miles

Front both tyres showing signs of age (cracking around sidewall)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 40,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres showing signs of age (cracking around sidewall)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 33,120 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 33,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,399 miles

POWER STEERING BELT STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,160 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 LHF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

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

Is AV03 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 LHF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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