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AV03 OZB

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,180 mi
Last recorded102,180 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on wheel arches and sills

front brake discs poor

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,743 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,852 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 99,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,847 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,843 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,169 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2011 83,169 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,919 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,157 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 41,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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AV03 OZB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 OZB registered?

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

Is AV03 OZB safe to buy?

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