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AV03 YZC

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,359 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 111,127 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 111,127 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,527 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 98,527 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,197 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,671 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner and outer side walls, close to limit

Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner and outer side walls, close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,504 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,534 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,264 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,255 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,233 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2006 31,233 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 YZC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

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

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