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AV53 WZO

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,610 mi
Last recorded49,610 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 49,610 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 47,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2023 47,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,373 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 43,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 43,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 41,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 40,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,706 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,026 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,208 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 21,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,602 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 17,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,769 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,747 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 12,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,136 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 WZO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

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

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