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AV03 ZFR

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,103 miles

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,177 miles

Nearside CV gaiter deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2011 59,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside CV gaiter deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,226 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 54,223 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 49,825 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 49,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 43,942 miles

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

o/s/f door trim insecure

Fail 28 May 2008 43,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f door trim insecure

Pass 23 May 2007 37,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 27,297 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 ZFR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

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

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