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AV53 RVK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,705 mi
Last recorded80,705 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,705 miles

n.s.f. door mirror missing

Fail 24 Oct 2012 80,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

n.s.f. door mirror missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,143 miles

n/s door mirror badly damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2011 75,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s door mirror badly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,049 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,047 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,214 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 55,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,611 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 RVK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RVK, 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

How do I check the history of AV53 RVK?

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What year was AV53 RVK registered?

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

Is AV53 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 RVK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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