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AV53 WYM

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,218 mi
Last recorded58,218 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WYM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,218 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,096 miles

tyres cracking on walls

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2015 55,243 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,022 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,026 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,680 miles

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

washer pipe split slightly but still cleaning screen ok

Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,680 miles

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

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

washer pipe split slightly but still cleaning screen ok

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,433 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,107 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,432 miles

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

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

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

advise 4 wheel alignment due to tyre wear

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 WYM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

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

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