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AV53 OZD

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,823 mi
Last recorded43,823 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,823 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Oct 2018 43,683 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure FRONT PIPE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,961 miles

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

middle section exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 12,727 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 7,177 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 5,288 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter slightly oily

Pass 3 Nov 2010 5,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 5,103 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 5,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 4,724 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 4,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 3,854 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 OZD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OZD, 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 OZD registered?

AV53 OZD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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