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AV03 OJC

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,707 mi
Last recorded98,707 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,139 miles

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,529 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside 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 14 Jan 2011 67,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside 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 Oct 2009 49,811 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 49,811 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,794 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 49,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,470 miles

discs and pads worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,045 miles

small exhaust blow from pipe to rear silencer.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 35,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small exhaust blow from pipe to rear silencer.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,260 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 27,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

driver's side wiper blade rubber split on end.

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 OJC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJC, 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 OJC registered?

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

Is AV03 OJC safe to buy?

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