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AV03 OYU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,757 mi
Last recorded99,757 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OYU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,757 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 99,757 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,048 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 84,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,980 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,568 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 64,566 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,606 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,403 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,288 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 37,288 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,083 miles

o/s/f suspension tie rod bent,

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 OYU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OYU, 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 OYU registered?

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

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