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AV03 UXL

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,863 mi
Last recorded68,863 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 68,863 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 60,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,639 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,196 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,222 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 50,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 6 May 2010 46,105 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 46,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,464 miles

Wiper blades worn at edges and need renewing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,598 miles

N/s rear tyre has cut in outer wall. Please monitor to ensure bulge does not develop.

Pass 14 May 2007 32,015 miles

N/s front inner rim distorted on road wheel.

Fail 14 May 2007 32,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s front inner rim distorted on road wheel.

Pass 4 May 2006 26,836 miles

Centre silencer just starting to blow.

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and generally low on tread.

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 UXL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

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

Is AV03 UXL safe to buy?

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