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AV53 WXB

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,136 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 82,126 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,108 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 78,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,637 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,249 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,472 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 56,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,281 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,280 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,072 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 WXB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WXB, 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

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What year was AV53 WXB registered?

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

Is AV53 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 WXB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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