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AV03 OYK

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,057 mi
Last recorded66,057 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between middle silencer and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 66,039 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between middle silencer and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,318 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 63,318 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jul 2016 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,889 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 58,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,466 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,171 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,171 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Off side rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,534 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 40,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 37,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,580 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,045 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 34,045 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,905 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 OYK 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 61.9%.

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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

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

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