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AV03 NVB

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,787 mi
Last recorded120,787 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 120,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and backbox heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front and rear wheel arches corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 114,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 114,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,995 miles

age cracks osr tyre

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

age cracks osr tyre

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,431 miles

centre exhaust mount detached but exhaust still secure

clutch slipping

front wipers split but still clear the screen

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm and has nail in sidewall 195/55/15

Fail 9 Oct 2015 97,307 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust mount detached but exhaust still secure

clutch slipping

front wipers split but still clear the screen

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm and has nail in sidewall 195/55/15

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,839 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2014 89,839 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 82,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,020 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,020 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 63,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,009 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,876 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,394 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,926 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 NVB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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