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AV03 UXW

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,764 mi
Last recorded88,764 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,764 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

altenator light on

eml light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,162 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,162 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,506 miles

1 x near side windscreen washer jet blocked

brake fluid below max

few chips on windscreen including a/b zone border

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

1 x near side windscreen washer jet blocked

brake fluid below max

few chips on windscreen including a/b zone border

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,161 miles

both front drop link top and bottom bushes are cracking and separating

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 26 Aug 2010 77,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front drop link top and bottom bushes are cracking and separating

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 1 Aug 2009 71,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,620 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,104 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 65,104 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front number plate starting to discolure

slight crack in n/s/f tyre wall

slight damage to n/s/f brake hose

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 8 May 2007 55,436 miles
Fail 6 May 2007 55,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,509 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 46,509 miles

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

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 UXW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

AV03 UXW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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