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AV03 YZW

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,264 mi
Last recorded110,264 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 101,562 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 101,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,445 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking major leak (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,670 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,280 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,276 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,254 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,684 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,880 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,718 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 YZW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

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

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