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AV03 OZU

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,803 mi
Last recorded51,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,289 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 44,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,348 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 36,327 miles

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

car runs rough

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake slighty binding

Fail 13 Jun 2011 28,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,102 miles

hand brake requires attention

Fail 10 Jun 2010 24,102 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

hand brake requires attention

Pass 18 May 2009 19,711 miles

hand brake requires attention

Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,834 miles

2x nails in offside rear tyre

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jun 2007 11,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,816 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 OZU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZU, 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 OZU registered?

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

Is AV03 OZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 OZU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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