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AV03 NGY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,538 mi
Last recorded45,538 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NGY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 45,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 40,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres worn on the inside edges, and tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Sep 2018 34,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front tyres worn on the inside edges, and tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 30,193 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,954 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,401 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 28,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 26,700 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2010 25,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,456 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 NGY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

AV03 NGY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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