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AV03 TJU

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,811 mi
Last recorded57,811 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 TJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2020 57,503 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,181 miles

Head rests missing from both front seats

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

x3 puncture safe tyres fitted (PST)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,409 miles

Head rest missing from both front seats

x3 puncture safe tyres fitted (PST)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 53,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Head rest missing from both front seats

x3 puncture safe tyres fitted (PST)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,575 miles

Head rests missing from front seats

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 50,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Head rests missing from front seats

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,589 miles

Head rests missing from front seats

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 44,599 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,910 miles

Childs seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing full inspection of belt to be carried out.

Rear washer not working.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,189 miles

nail in tyre

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 TJU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

AV03 TJU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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