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AV03 OTJ

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,195 mi
Last recorded68,195 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,195 miles

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

both door mirrors secured with tape

corrosion to offside outer sill

nail in offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 21 Feb 2017 68,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both door mirrors secured with tape

corrosion to offside outer sill

nail in offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,694 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)

advise slight distortion on rear tyres

advise slight play in front anti roll bar mounts

Fail 4 Mar 2015 57,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

advise slight distortion on rear tyres

advise slight play in front anti roll bar mounts

Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,331 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 1 Mar 2014 52,331 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,091 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine idle speed high but within BET emission tolerances

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,091 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

engine idle speed high but within BET emission tolerances

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,087 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

idle high but just inside max aloud

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,459 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,627 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 38,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,338 miles

near side front tyre edges worn and getting close to limits

off side front tyre on legal limits and needs replacing very soon

Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,004 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 OTJ 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

AV03 OTJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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