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AV03 LNU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,978 mi
Last recorded92,978 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LNU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,978 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 92,976 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,049 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak from engine area?

rear exhaust corroded (slight leaks).

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak from engine area?

rear exhaust corroded (slight leaks).

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 81,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,340 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,837 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges (suspect tracking)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,837 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges (suspect tracking)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,165 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,793 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 LNU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNU, 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 LNU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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