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AV53 SPU

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 SPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 87,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 1,210 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

front brakes 29% unbalanced

Fail 25 Feb 2015 73,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,839 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,503 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,166 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 45,166 miles

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

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

Engine management light on .

Fail 24 Aug 2007 28,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,560 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 SPU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 SPU registered?

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

Is AV53 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 SPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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