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AV03 UFD

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,124 mi
Last recorded94,124 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,124 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to drone

Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,689 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 90,660 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust gas test not carried out due to large leak from exhaust system

near side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,372 miles

Handbrake travel high and slight play in pivot

O/S/F tyre close to limit

Slight play in O/S/F trackrod end

Small hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,328 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,389 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 65,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,713 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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 UFD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

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

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