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AV03 OYZ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

561,452 mi
Last recorded561,452 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OYZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 561,452 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2014 56,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes binding slightly when turned by hand

parking brake travel long

power steering belt in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2014 52,188 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes binding slightly when turned by hand

parking brake travel long

power steering belt in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

nearside front tyre cut on tread but within requirements

parking brake travel long

Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

nearside front tyre cut on tread but within requirements

parking brake travel long

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,766 miles

child seats fitted to n/s & o/s rear

Fail 3 Feb 2012 42,758 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seats fitted to n/s & o/s rear

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,851 miles

both front tyres worn

engine coolant level low

front pads worn

ns wiper smeary

nsr tyre flat

steering rack damp

Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn

engine coolant level low

front pads worn

ns wiper smeary

nsr tyre flat

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,892 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2009 31,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,091 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,292 miles

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,234 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 19,229 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 29 Mar 2006 15,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,873 miles

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AV03 OYZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

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

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