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AV53 RZM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,380 mi
Last recorded129,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 129,379 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 120,215 miles

Both rear tyre's are perished, recommend replacing. Tyre size :-175/65-R14 82T

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder.

Slight misting of oil on steering rack.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 120,215 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre's are perished, recommend replacing. Tyre size :-175/65-R14 82T

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder.

Slight misting of oil on steering rack.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 116,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2013 116,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,176 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 96,096 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 96,096 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 90,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,255 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 67,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,000 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 51,000 miles

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AV53 RZM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RZM, 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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AV53 RZM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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