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AV03 NUX

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,242 mi
Last recorded140,242 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 140,242 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 140,204 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,246 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 118,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,542 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 111,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,981 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,915 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 73,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,578 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 NUX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX registered?

AV03 NUX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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