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AV53 SFO

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,552 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 95,401 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 95,401 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi broken and system rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2017 85,503 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi broken and system rusty

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,169 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,156 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,946 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 66,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,396 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,323 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,009 miles

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 SFO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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