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AV53 RUR

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,589 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 90,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 90,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,152 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,754 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,072 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,007 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,007 miles

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)

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

offside outer cv boot securing strap fractured cv boot leaking grease but still secure on the joint

Fail 10 Jul 2012 41,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,546 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 30,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,476 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,662 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 11,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 RUR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

AV53 RUR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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