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AV53 WXU

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,159 mi
Last recorded56,159 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,159 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 56,159 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,068 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,068 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 45,103 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,103 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,773 miles

advise front tyres worn on the shoulders

advise wipers smearing screen

Fail 18 Oct 2006 24,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front tyres worn on the shoulders

advise wipers smearing screen

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AV53 WXU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

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

Is AV53 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 WXU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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