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AV03 YXJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,922 mi
Last recorded50,922 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,922 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 50,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,552 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel cap cracked but still sealing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades splitting.

Fuel cap cracked but sealing ok.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust section heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,594 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 30,594 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 30,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,435 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 23,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2008 20,499 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,185 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 YXJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

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

Is AV03 YXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 YXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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