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AV03 XCG

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,283 mi
Last recorded54,283 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,283 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 54,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,708 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,824 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in the outer sidewall.both rears outer sidewalls perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cut in the outer sidewall.both rears outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,993 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 33,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded.

slight play in offside front track rod.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,080 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

slight play in offside front track rod.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,880 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,488 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 17,441 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,340 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 XCG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

AV03 XCG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is AV03 XCG safe to buy?

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