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AV03 NVN

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,390 mi
Last recorded54,390 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NVN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2014 54,370 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,968 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 43,328 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perrishing

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has slight curbing damage

Fail 11 May 2012 43,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perrishing

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has slight curbing damage

Pass 4 May 2011 39,856 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 39,846 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,607 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,442 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 23,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,197 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 18,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 NVN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

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

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