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AV03 ZBF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,245 mi
Last recorded48,245 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,245 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 48,245 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 46,018 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,471 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,068 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,364 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,176 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,717 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 33,739 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,432 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,394 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,863 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 ZBF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

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

Is AV03 ZBF safe to buy?

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