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AV03 YVE

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,003 mi
Last recorded71,003 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all coils corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody and chassis corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2017 71,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all coils corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 69,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,147 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,441 miles

Exhaust rubber missing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,146 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,112 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 40,112 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 YVE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

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

Is AV03 YVE safe to buy?

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