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AV03 OVT

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,032 mi
Last recorded113,032 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 113,032 miles

Both front tyre treads are low on the inner edges

Both front wing areas have some corrosion

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 104,336 miles

Exhaust heat shield is loose

Exhaust system is deteriorated

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 104,048 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust heat shield is loose

Exhaust system is deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 97,470 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 97,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 87,075 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 78,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

coolant resevoir cap missing

windscreen washer jets out of adjustment

Pass 23 May 2012 78,147 miles

Oil leak

coolant resevoir cap missing

windscreen washer jets out of adjustment

Pass 31 May 2011 64,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front washer jets out of adjustment

Pass 27 May 2010 50,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,332 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 30,326 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2007 20,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,844 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 OVT 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 73.3%.

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

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