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AV03 NFX

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,041 mi
Last recorded46,041 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NFX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,041 miles

long travel to handbrake lever

Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

long travel to handbrake lever

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers side window does not open

various oil leaks from the underside of the vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,486 miles

Offside rear worn inner and outer quarters

Rear silencer very rusty and blowing

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,399 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing inner quarter

Rear silencer blowing slightly and very rusty

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,567 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,871 miles

Front brake pads worn down to apx 3mm thickness

Handbrake lever has long travel

Nearside front tyre tread depth 1.8mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.7mm

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,216 miles

1.5 litres of oil added to engine unit.

Front brake pads worn down to apx. 3mm. thickness.

Handbrake lever almost at the end of it's travel.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,453 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,453 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,374 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 37,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,889 miles

hand brake lever high

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 NFX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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