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AV03 MTE

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,430 mi
Last recorded46,430 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,121 miles

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

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded & leaking at rear joint

front brake discs corroded

offside front headlight loose

Fail 7 Jun 2016 43,121 miles

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

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

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded & leaking at rear joint

front brake discs corroded

offside front headlight loose

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,880 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 41,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,001 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,557 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 MTE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

AV03 MTE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 MTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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