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AV53 BWD

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,528 mi
Last recorded57,528 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BWD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,528 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 57,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers window inop

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes 40% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

Inner sills and parts of floor corroded

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 47,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drivers window inop

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes 40% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner sills and parts of floor corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,568 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,748 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,834 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,886 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,880 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 21,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror loose

Pass 11 Nov 2011 20,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre edge wearing

Fail 9 Nov 2011 20,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre edge wearing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,815 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,212 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,165 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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AV53 BWD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV53 BWD, 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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AV53 BWD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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