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AV53 BYP

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BYP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 44,618 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Apr 2021 41,403 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth

slight coolant leak from pin hole in heater hose by thermostat housing

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side walls .signs of been driven on while flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

coolant level low in expansion bottle

lower engine stabiliser rubber bush worn

Fail 7 Aug 2019 40,964 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid also rear wash switch operates front washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side walls .signs of been driven on while flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

coolant level low in expansion bottle

lower engine stabiliser rubber bush worn

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,277 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Coolant leak ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front washers operated with rear wash facilty

lower engine stabaliser bush worn

wiper linkages worn

Fail 15 Aug 2018 40,277 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

front washers operated with rear wash facilty

lower engine stabaliser bush worn

wiper linkages worn

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,417 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn through on edge

coolant leak

engine oil temp sensor broken

Fail 8 Aug 2017 39,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn through on edge

coolant leak

engine oil temp sensor broken

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,630 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 38,630 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre cracked outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres have uneven wear

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Aug 2014 35,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres have uneven wear

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Aug 2013 32,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,087 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,690 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

power belt deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2012 29,690 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

power belt deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,998 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Aug 2011 26,998 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,935 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,278 miles

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

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,945 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 16,945 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 13,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,009 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AV53 BYP 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 61.5%.

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 BYP, 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 BYP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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