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AV53 RVT

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,913 mi
Last recorded59,913 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,913 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 59,782 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,891 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,696 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 52,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,199 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

n/s/fwing damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,213 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,734 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,141 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 18,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,751 miles

evidence of accident repair to front of vehicle

rear exhaust heat shield loose

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 RVT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

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

Is AV53 RVT safe to buy?

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