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AV03 OWJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,526 mi
Last recorded109,526 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,526 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 109,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,075 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,075 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,178 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 77,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,023 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 56,023 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,032 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,032 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,318 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 41,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,205 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,882 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 31,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 24,211 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 OWJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

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

Is AV03 OWJ safe to buy?

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