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AV03 OYA

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,593 mi
Last recorded33,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OYA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,593 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 33,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 29,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,897 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre splitting/ cracking, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

Fail 28 May 2010 27,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre splitting/ cracking, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

Pass 26 May 2009 26,297 miles

noise from autobox/engine

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 26 May 2009 26,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from autobox/engine

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 2 May 2008 25,025 miles

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

N/S washer jet partialy blocked.

Fail 16 Mar 2007 22,869 miles

Clutch plate springs rattling

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

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

front tyres perished

steering ramp damp at n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,869 miles

Clutch plate springs rattling

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

front tyres perished

steering ramp damp at n/s

Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,728 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 OYA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

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

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