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AV53 OEX

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,386 mi
Last recorded59,386 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,386 miles

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2015 59,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,694 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 42,039 miles

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

Small chip on O/Side of windscreen out of swept area.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 27,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 20,220 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,067 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 OEX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OEX, 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 AV53 OEX registered?

AV53 OEX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AV53 OEX safe to buy?

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