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AV03 UVT

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,972 mi
Last recorded64,972 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 64,972 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 49,640 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,251 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,286 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,030 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,626 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 30,621 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 28,767 miles

Both rear tyres ( 185/55 R15 ) perished / splitting

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Slight accident damage to Nearside front wing area

Slight buckle / damage to Offside front inner wheel rim

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,767 miles

Both rear tyres ( 185/55 R15 ) perished / splitting

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Slight accident damage to Nearside front wing area

Slight buckle / damage to Offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,137 miles

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

light accident damage to nearside

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2012 28,137 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

light accident damage to nearside

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,195 miles

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

light damage to n/s/f wing, bumper and to n/s/r wheelarch

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,071 miles

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING

O/S/F WHEEL RIM INDENTED[INSIDE]

Fail 19 Mar 2010 26,071 miles

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING

O/S/F WHEEL RIM INDENTED[INSIDE]

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,917 miles

offside rear light unit cracked

oil dampness at front of engine (at top)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 24,917 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light unit cracked

oil dampness at front of engine (at top)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,273 miles

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS TOP BUSHES SPLITTING

O/S/F WHEEL RIM SHOWING DENT ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R TAIL LAMP CRACKED

Fail 19 Mar 2008 23,273 miles

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

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS TOP BUSHES SPLITTING

O/S/F WHEEL RIM SHOWING DENT ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R TAIL LAMP CRACKED

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,071 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 20,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,151 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 UVT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

AV03 UVT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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