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AV03 OTM

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,970 mi
Last recorded35,970 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OTM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 14 Apr 2014 327,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,720 miles

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 23 Apr 2012 28,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 3 May 2011 26,599 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,294 miles

front tyres cracking

rear offside tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,493 miles

nearside rear wheel slight buckle

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,557 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,702 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 OTM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

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

Is AV03 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 OTM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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