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AV03 YUR

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,648 mi
Last recorded83,648 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,648 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 82,990 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,688 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,600 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 81,600 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 81,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 81,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 78,789 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 78,789 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 71,551 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 71,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2013 66,063 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 66,063 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 26 May 2012 59,958 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 59,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 55,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2011 55,314 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 52,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight free travel on park brake lever

Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,482 miles

Slight free travel on park brake lever

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,346 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,346 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,434 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 YUR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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