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AV03 OHJ

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,127 mi
Last recorded76,127 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre inside edge worn

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre inside edge worn

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,781 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 61,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,754 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre perrished and nail in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2013 53,663 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front wipers split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre perrished and nail in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,388 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre perrished

offside wiper split

Fail 2 Mar 2012 44,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre perrished

offside wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,191 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,659 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 35,732 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,731 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,269 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,120 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 OHJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

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

Is AV03 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 OHJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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