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AV03 TWY

2003 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,252 mi
Last recorded119,252 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 TWY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 119,252 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 116,934 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,487 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 114,487 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,342 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR SILLS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPITTING GREASE. REPLACE ASAP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,465 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 100,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,294 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 91,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,292 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,018 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 15 Jul 2016 80,018 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust rusty

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,780 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

alternator noisey

Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,587 miles

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

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 11 Jul 2012 56,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 38,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 38,996 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 33,411 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 33,411 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2008 27,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 21,101 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

Fail 19 May 2007 21,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2006 14,832 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 TWY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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