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AV53 WVA

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,087 mi
Last recorded39,087 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 39,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 37,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 35,773 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,513 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,043 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 32,043 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY CRACKED, N/S HAS NAIL IN IT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 30,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,619 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake shims fitted incorrect .

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 19,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,241 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 14,188 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 11,868 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,240 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 WVA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

AV53 WVA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AV53 WVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 WVA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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