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AV03 OYC

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,710 mi
Last recorded99,710 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,853 miles

Oil leak rocker cover ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,418 miles

exhaust centre section corroded but not holed

washers weak but hit screen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,633 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks in tyres both rear 1855515 dunlop (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,687 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded but not holed

rear tyres both heavily perished 1855515

Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,687 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded but not holed

rear tyres both heavily perished 1855515

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,721 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished to excess and cracked *advised*

exhaust corroded and rattling

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,178 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,087 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,599 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 69,489 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,587 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,587 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,847 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2007 41,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2006 31,161 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 OYC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

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

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