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AV03 MXJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,221 mi
Last recorded80,221 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,221 miles

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

Nearside headlight on minimum hieght

both sides rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 80,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside headlight on minimum hieght

both sides rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,244 miles

Nearside headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,726 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 70,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,199 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 66,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,188 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,061 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 39,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,200 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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,416 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,910 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 MXJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

AV03 MXJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is AV03 MXJ safe to buy?

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