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AV03 OXT

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,901 mi
Last recorded58,901 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,140 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 58,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing slightly.

Offside Front Side repeater cover missing.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,253 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 52,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light cracking offside front tyre

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,865 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,549 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear axle mounting brackets corroded

left side of rack appears damp

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 27 Sep 2010 38,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,948 miles

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

both front tyres cracking/deteriating

both wiper blades split at ends

right rear tyre worn on edge,left rear tyre cracking/deteriating

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,022 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 27,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,048 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 17,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,572 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 OXT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

AV03 OXT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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