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AV03 TBZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,497 mi
Last recorded72,497 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 TBZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel pipe over fuel tank corroded

nearside front and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,540 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 64,480 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,746 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,348 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 59,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 56,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,932 miles

Offside front tyrewall deteriorated

Service brake efficiency only just met.may require repair or adjustment

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,465 miles

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,379 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 52,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,173 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,290 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,841 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,682 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Apr 2008 30,166 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,010 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 1 May 2007 24,010 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 3 May 2006 17,171 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 TBZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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