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AV03 SYS

2003 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,097 mi
Last recorded93,097 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,097 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 93,097 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,591 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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 64,144 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre showing signs of seperation & low on pressure

Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,788 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 47,788 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread and worn low on inner edges

front brakes slight imbalance

front grille broken

Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,413 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 31,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 17,519 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 17,519 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges †nail in n/s rear tread

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 SYS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYS, 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 SYS registered?

AV03 SYS is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 SYS safe to buy?

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