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AV03 YZF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

710,596 mi
Last recorded710,596 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 710,596 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 710,596 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 94,526 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 87,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 87,020 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 81,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,619 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 76,619 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 72,524 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,667 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,642 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,241 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,258 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,912 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 YZF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

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

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