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AV53 SXF

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,114 mi
Last recorded94,114 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,114 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 94,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre has cuts through the tread

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,715 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,715 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,194 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 74,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,015 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 55,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,850 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,966 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 20,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,895 miles

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

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 SXF 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 64.3%.

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 SXF, 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

How do I check the history of AV53 SXF?

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What year was AV53 SXF registered?

AV53 SXF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AV53 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 SXF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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