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AV03 LHU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,959 mi
Last recorded65,959 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,959 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 58,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,160 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,684 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 37,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,297 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 LHU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

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

Is AV03 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 LHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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