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AV03 OXM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,714 mi
Last recorded80,714 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,714 miles

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

engine oil leak

gear oil leak

lower grill detached

surface cracks evident on both rear tyres

Fail 11 Mar 2014 80,569 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

gear oil leak

lower grill detached

surface cracks evident on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,891 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

PAS drive belt deteriorated

engine oil leak

exhaust centre to rear section joints deteriorated by corrosion

front grille (lower) detached

gear oil leak

n/s/wiper blade starting to split at the end

o/s/r tyre worn down on outside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,891 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

PAS drive belt deteriorated

engine oil leak

exhaust centre to rear section joints deteriorated by corrosion

front grille (lower) detached

gear oil leak

n/s/wiper blade starting to split at the end

o/s/r tyre worn down on outside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,885 miles

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,484 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 OXM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OXM, 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 OXM registered?

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

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