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AV53 OXJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,985 mi
Last recorded44,985 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,985 miles

crack to windscreen, outside swept area upper o/s

Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,932 miles

Auxilliary drive belts splitting

Borderline front brake imbalance of 29%

Crack in screen

Front brake pads starting to wear thin

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low at 3MM (175/65R14)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,398 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,365 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,008 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,641 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 30,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,857 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 OXJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver 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 OXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 OXJ registered?

AV53 OXJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AV53 OXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 OXJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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