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AV03 MUC

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,425 mi
Last recorded104,425 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MUC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,425 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front locking wheel nut damaged but still tight and secure

Fail 23 Mar 2017 104,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front locking wheel nut damaged but still tight and secure

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,796 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,862 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,069 miles

hand brake slight travel

incorrect battery fitted, terminals modified

misting of p.a.s fluid around steering rack

n/s outer c.v. boot perished

n/s/f antiroll bar link perished

Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,069 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake slight travel

incorrect battery fitted, terminals modified

misting of p.a.s fluid around steering rack

n/s outer c.v. boot perished

n/s/f antiroll bar link perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,532 miles

nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit and heavely perrished

Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,532 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit and heavely perrished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,286 miles

nearside rear tyre heavely perrished

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,692 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

misting of oil around steering gaters

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,456 miles

misting of oil around steering gaters

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,984 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 MUC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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