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AV53 WVE

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 76,873 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,067 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,840 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,886 miles

n/s/r rtye wearing on outer edge

rear fuel and brake pipe bracket insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2009 53,886 miles

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

n/s/r rtye wearing on outer edge

rear fuel and brake pipe bracket insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,740 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,423 miles

exhaust corroded at rear box.slight blow.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,806 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 WVE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

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

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