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AV03 YVP

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

68,488 mi
Last recorded68,488 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

free play at park brake lever

Fail 1 Aug 2019 68,488 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

free play at park brake lever

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,248 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,246 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 59,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,741 miles

both nearside tyres wearing low & cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,741 miles

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

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

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

both nearside tyres wearing low & cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2015 51,140 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking on 2.2mm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,140 miles

nearside rear tyre tread cracking on 2.2mm

Fail 12 Mar 2014 46,528 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,528 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 42,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,693 miles

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,556 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,506 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2010 29,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,112 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 YVP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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