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AV03 OHL

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,365 mi
Last recorded90,365 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,365 miles

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both side tyre start to crack

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

both side wiper blade deteriorated

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,405 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by top shock absorber (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre start to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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 3 Apr 2014 77,026 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,530 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2013 69,530 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,598 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 62,598 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,827 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,501 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 47,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,364 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,375 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 37,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,938 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,832 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 OHL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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