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AV03 NWM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,182 mi
Last recorded70,182 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NWM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,182 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 70,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,132 miles

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 63,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Corrosion to front springs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn but unable to check thickness of friction material (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to front exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Play detected in inner steering arms

Rearmost exhaust rubber mount not attached

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong size fitted (175/65R14 v 185/65R14). Also, tyre fitted to space saver wheel (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn but unable to check thickness of friction material (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to front exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Play detected in inner steering arms

Rearmost exhaust rubber mount not attached

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,481 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,428 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2014 49,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,152 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 43,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,161 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,097 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 30,966 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,922 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,954 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 23,672 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,672 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,129 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 18,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,021 miles

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

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 NWM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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