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AV03 UXA

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,038 mi
Last recorded93,038 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UXA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,038 miles

Advise front section exhaust corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 93,038 miles

Advise front section exhaust corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,901 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 87,901 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,186 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,498 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and slightly blowing.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,498 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and slightly blowing.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,035 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,666 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,873 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,271 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,020 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,199 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

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

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

both front outer driveshaft boots perrished

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perrished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut in three places

Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,199 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front outer driveshaft boots perrished

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perrished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut in three places

Fail 13 Aug 2007 37,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,787 miles

front bumper grille loose

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,904 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 UXA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

AV03 UXA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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