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AV03 NWW

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NWW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 136,691 miles

offside front brake has slight bind

various body and bumper damage

Fail 12 Jan 2017 136,691 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake has slight bind

various body and bumper damage

Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,703 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 116,702 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 100,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,475 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 84,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,072 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r doors stiff to open and close

Fail 2 Nov 2012 71,071 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r doors stiff to open and close

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,123 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,116 miles

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

bad bearing noise from engine

n/s/f tyre has bad cut in outer side wall but not down to reinforcement

Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,062 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bad bearing noise from engine

cannot open fuel cap and rear tail gate to cheak mot itemes

n/s/f tyre has bad cut in outer side wall but not down to reinforcement

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,413 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,948 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,277 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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,577 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 NWW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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