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AV03 TWN

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,388 mi
Last recorded144,388 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 144,388 miles

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

both rear drum brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyre treads starting to split slightly

exhaust front flex slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre valve stem slightly perished

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

speedo pick up ring on n/s/f damaged

stone chips in windscreen x2

very slight movement in both track rod ends

Fail 10 Apr 2015 144,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear drum brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyre treads starting to split slightly

exhaust front flex slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre valve stem slightly perished

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

speedo pick up ring on n/s/f damaged

stone chips in windscreen x2

very slight movement in both track rod ends

Pass 29 Mar 2014 125,178 miles

both front drop link bushes starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode and slightly mishaped

o/s/f outer c/v boot perished

rear drum brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper worn

slight misting of oil around n/s of steering rack

small stone chips in windscreen x2

split in n/s/f speedo pick up ring

Fail 28 Mar 2014 125,177 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front drop link bushes starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode and slightly mishaped

o/s/f outer c/v boot perished

rear drum brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper worn

slight misting of oil around n/s of steering rack

small stone chips in windscreen x2

split in n/s/f speedo pick up ring

Pass 6 Apr 2013 112,550 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 112,550 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,913 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 99,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,412 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,630 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,006 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 67,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,525 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TWN 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 62.5%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

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

Is AV03 TWN safe to buy?

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