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AV03 WEK

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,454 mi
Last recorded52,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WEK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,454 miles

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

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 50,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jul 2020 49,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2019 46,957 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2019 46,957 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2018 44,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 39,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 37,292 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 34,610 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 34,610 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 31,817 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 31,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 29,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,941 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 23,903 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 20,969 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

p/a/s drive belt starting to crack

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 7 May 2009 20,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

p/a/s drive belt starting to crack

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 22 May 2008 17,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 10,991 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 WEK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

AV03 WEK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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