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AV53 SKF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,312 mi
Last recorded55,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 55,312 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,349 miles

Nearside front outer cv boot gaiter deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge+nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,982 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 48,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,839 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,032 miles

front indicators discolouring

front wiper splitting

various body damage

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,143 miles

both front indicators discolouring

both front wipers split

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,646 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front hub cap damaged

Offside Front and side body work damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,063 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 SKF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF registered?

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

Is AV53 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 SKF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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