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AV03 OJD

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,738 mi
Last recorded112,738 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,738 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Exhaust badly corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 112,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear inner near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Exhaust badly corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 106,034 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2015 106,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 8 May 2014 100,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 97,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,408 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,972 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,888 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 52,887 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed

park brake needs adjust

rear exhaust leak/weak [ON LIMIT]

Fail 20 Mar 2007 43,462 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed

park brake needs adjust

rear exhaust leak/weak [ON LIMIT]

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,981 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 36,981 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gear box oil leaks

power steering oil over full

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 OJD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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