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AV03 MRX

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,478 mi
Last recorded90,478 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,478 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested blowing (7.3.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,759 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,937 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 67,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,482 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 51,482 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 44,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering belt cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2007 26,447 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,447 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,739 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 MRX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

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

Is AV03 MRX safe to buy?

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