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AV03 YNZ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,816 mi
Last recorded166,816 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 166,816 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 166,816 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 166,812 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 157,331 miles

(2) Centre exhaust mounting corroded close to limit

(3) Engine has an oil leaak

Fail 13 May 2014 144,568 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded close to limits.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 144,568 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded close to limits.

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 128,878 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 128,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 116,455 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 116,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 106,316 miles

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape slightly.

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 106,316 miles

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape slightly.

Pass 26 May 2010 95,404 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorated close to limit.

Both rear metal brake pipes from hoses to road wheel slightly corroded.

Front exhaust mount corroded close to limit.

Fail 20 May 2010 95,269 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front exhaust shild slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 86,250 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated close to limit.

Fail 20 May 2009 86,091 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 24 May 2008 76,366 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 76,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 66,527 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 66,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 57,008 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 YNZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

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

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