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AV03 ZFC

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,886 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are in very poor condition

n/s rear tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,917 miles

ALL tyres are perished.

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,917 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ALL tyres are perished.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,160 miles

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

The front grill is missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 73,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

The front grill is missing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,088 miles

both front wiper blades splitting on ends.

front grill missing

Fail 29 Jan 2013 69,088 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front wiper blades splitting on the ends.

Front grill is missing.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,054 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 49,421 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,561 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 41,561 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,166 miles

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

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

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 ZFC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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