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AV03 OHB

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OHB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,736 miles

Nearside Front cracked and split

Offside Front worn close

Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,736 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack nearside (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front cracked and split

Offside Front worn close

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,109 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 87,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,598 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 May 2014 70,472 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 70,471 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 60,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2012 51,587 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2012 51,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2011 46,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

offside front abs ring broken but light not on

rear wiper blade worn

slight handbrake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,756 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both side rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2010 41,756 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both side rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,080 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,511 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 28,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,259 miles

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

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 OHB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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