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AV03 YVK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,061 mi
Last recorded73,061 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YVK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,061 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,569 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,514 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,635 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,603 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 54,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,921 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,732 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2008 41,898 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 31 May 2007 34,690 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 26,620 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 YVK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

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

Is AV03 YVK safe to buy?

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