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AV03 XCS

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XCS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 72,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,456 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 68,456 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 63,047 miles

hand brake travel high

hand brake efficency low

head light low out put poor pattern

rear lower engine mount worn

slight play at front wheels

Fail 13 May 2013 62,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hand brake travel high

head light low out put poor pattern

oil low

rear lower engine mount worn

slight play at front wheels

Pass 14 May 2012 56,205 miles

both front tyres on limit on edges

hand brake travel high

oil low

slight play at front wheels

Fail 14 May 2012 56,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres on limit on edges

hand brake travel high

nsf tyre side wall damaged

oil low

slight play at front wheels

Pass 19 May 2011 51,015 miles

back box blowing

center to rear exhaust corroded

play at front wheels

Pass 20 May 2010 45,191 miles

beam pattern poor osf light

engine sound rough topped up oil for mot

play at rack / oil leaks engine bay area

Pass 13 May 2009 39,838 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 23 Apr 2008 35,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,833 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 XCS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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