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AV53 SYE

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,413 mi
Last recorded75,413 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 SYE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,144 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

coolant level is lower than minimum level

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 68,697 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,903 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 59,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,293 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,554 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,628 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,281 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,585 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,190 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,190 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,266 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 20,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 SYE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

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

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