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AV03 YVU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,529 mi
Last recorded71,529 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 71,529 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 71,333 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 71,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 68,633 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,252 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 68,252 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,815 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 67,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,791 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 66,791 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,495 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 63,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,919 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 10 Apr 2015 60,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,315 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,935 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 53,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,243 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,332 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 YVU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 YVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV03 YVU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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