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AV03 XFN

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XFN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,188 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,198 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 84,198 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,671 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,608 miles

handbrake lever has side to side play

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,040 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 77,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen

high hand brake

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2007 73,279 miles

Lots of handbrake lever travel

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,279 miles

Lots of handbrake lever travel

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,231 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 XFN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

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

Is AV03 XFN safe to buy?

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