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AV03 OVM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,460 mi
Last recorded66,460 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,460 miles

nearside non obligatory door mirror glass missing

Fail 23 Aug 2014 58,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2014 58,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,912 miles

Air con dye slightly leaking

Both rear tyre outer walls deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Air con dye slightly leaking

Both rear tyre outer walls deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,918 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,916 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,922 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,639 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,151 miles

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

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 OVM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

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

Is AV03 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 OVM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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