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AV53 SLU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,253 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 82T (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,475 miles

engine management light

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,594 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,986 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,470 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,189 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

offside front inner cv boot leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2010 44,169 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,915 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,138 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,651 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 SLU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

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

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