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AV03 MXD

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,903 mi
Last recorded168,903 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MXD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 168,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch slipping

Pass 30 Mar 2020 167,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing slightly

Clutch suspect

Pass 13 Mar 2019 164,388 miles

N/S Rear tyre perishing

Offside Reverse light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2019 164,285 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S Rear tyre perishing

Offside Reverse light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2018 160,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 156,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 156,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 152,589 miles

offside front brake slightly tight

offside front shock absorber damp

tail gate shut mechanism could be improved

Pass 11 Mar 2015 150,432 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 150,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 147,910 miles

Exhaust starting to deterioate

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 147,910 miles

Exhaust starting to deterioate

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 144,017 miles

o/s front shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 21 Mar 2012 139,290 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 139,231 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 132,987 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 132,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 126,859 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 117,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 95,785 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,846 miles

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

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 MXD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

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

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