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AV03 NWD

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,504 mi
Last recorded83,504 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NWD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2017 83,504 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front washers jets just meet minimum standards of spray

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre approx. 3mm

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 81,325 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 81,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split 18" blade (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

x 2 nails in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 8 May 2015 78,526 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

x 2 nails in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 12 May 2014 75,502 miles

slight cut nearside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 2 May 2014 75,388 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight cut nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 8 May 2013 70,164 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 70,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,025 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,025 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,981 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 48,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 41,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,722 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 NWD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

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

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