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AV03 NWS

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,836 mi
Last recorded44,836 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NWS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,836 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 42,944 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 42,944 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 39,660 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 36,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 36,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,361 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,104 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 15,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 May 2008 9,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 9,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 110,546 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,346 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 NWS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 NWS registered?

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

Is AV03 NWS safe to buy?

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