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AV53 SRZ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,256 miles

Front exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside tyre bald inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 86,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside tyre bald inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,247 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 71,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,804 miles

Oil leak

nearside speed sensor ring incomplete

Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,948 miles

both rear tyres have some cracking on outer side walls

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,871 miles

nearside front phonic ring snapped..

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,022 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 SRZ 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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

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

Is AV53 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 SRZ 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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