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AV03 NWN

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,266 mi
Last recorded87,266 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,266 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 87,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,898 miles

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

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

nearside front ABS ring broken no light on at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,886 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

nearside front ABS ring broken no light on at time of test

Pass 6 May 2014 69,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 59,071 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 58,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,903 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,901 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,840 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 50,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 May 2009 46,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 46,785 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 41,744 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 41,661 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 36,113 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 36,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 27,668 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 NWN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

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

Is AV03 NWN safe to buy?

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