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AV03 TWE

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,694 mi
Last recorded74,694 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,694 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,862 miles

os drive shaft touches sub frame when jacked up

Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,112 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,877 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit (185/55r15)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 67,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front anti roll bar droplink bushes in poor condition

front pads low

nearside front tyre close to limit (185/55r15)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 61,636 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic bag stuck to the exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,286 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damage

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r lamp unit damage

n/s/r tyre perished on inside side wall and wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge ( advise replacement)

o/s/f wiper blade split

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,530 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

nearside power steering rack gaitor area damp.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,232 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 22,232 miles

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

offside front tyre close to limit

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 TWE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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