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AV53 RXA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,695 mi
Last recorded55,695 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 55,695 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 55,695 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,134 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 55,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 54,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,841 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 53,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 52,795 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 52,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,585 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,931 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,243 miles

brakes, steering and suspension components showing surface corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2018 48,243 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting, prescribed area corroded. o/s/r section of floorpan sill to rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brakes, steering and suspension components showing surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,630 miles

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

exhaust joints are showing some rust and deterioration

o/s outer sill showing some rust and deterioration on its welded seams

Fail 2 Oct 2017 46,630 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

exhaust joints are showing some rust and deterioration

o/s outer sill showing some rust and deterioration on its welded seams

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres, perished on side wall

Fail 17 Oct 2016 45,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres, perished on side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,261 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,987 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 42,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,104 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 41,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE SIDEWALL AREAS AND SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OR THERE NATURAL SHAPE.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,977 miles

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ITS OUTER SIDEWALL.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 38,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ITS OUTER SIDEWALL.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 36,760 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND SHOWING SOME PERISH/CRACK MARKS ON THERE SIDEWALLS AND TREAD AREAS.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,409 miles

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF PERISH MARKS ON TREAD AND SIDEWALLS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,650 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 RXA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

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

Is AV53 RXA safe to buy?

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