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AV03 ZCE

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,064 mi
Last recorded104,064 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 104,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2024 91,220 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 91,118 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 91,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 89,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 89,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,757 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Apr 2019 87,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

steering rack leaking close to excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,405 miles

oil leak

steering rack damp, close to excessive

Fail 26 Apr 2017 82,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure loose (3.1.3b)

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

oil leak

steering rack damp, close to excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,522 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

oil leak

steering rack damp / minor leak

Pass 6 May 2015 74,416 miles

handbrake loose

oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 5 May 2015 74,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

handbrake loose

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,948 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system is deteriorated

offside front wiper blade rubber split at end

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,863 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,546 miles

Advise o/s rear tyre worn very low on inside.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,529 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 35,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,909 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,641 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 ZCE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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