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AV53 BYK

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,757 mi
Last recorded127,757 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 127,757 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaitor damp with fluid but not leaking

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 127,756 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 60% (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Pinion seal on rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt badly cracked (2.3.6)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 1756514 (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 1756514 (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald,inner and outer edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

child seat fitted n/s/r outer

washer jets slightly high o/s

Fail 13 Oct 2014 125,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

child seat fitted n/s/r outer

washer jets slightly high o/s

Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,206 miles

both rear tyres perished + low on edges

slight noise from offside front bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 105,115 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 105,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from o/s of steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak from o/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,178 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 82,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,224 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,755 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 61,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,019 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 BYK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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