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AV03 OYG

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,155 mi
Last recorded111,155 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OYG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,155 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 102,051 miles

both sides front tyres wearing at inner edges

front exhaust flexy joint deteriorating + clamp broken

n/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2015 102,051 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front tyres wearing at inner edges

front exhaust flexy joint deteriorating + clamp broken

n/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,716 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 94,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 94,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,767 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 71,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,750 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 42,831 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 42,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,404 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 OYG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

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

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