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AV53 RVU

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,693 mi
Last recorded84,693 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,558 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,286 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,607 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,487 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,434 miles

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

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

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 RVU 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 RVU, 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 RVU?

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What year was AV53 RVU registered?

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

Is AV53 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 RVU 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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