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AV53 YBE

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,916 mi
Last recorded74,916 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YBE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,765 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 70,765 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,328 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,482 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both tyres signs of perishing

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 9 Nov 2016 64,482 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both tyres signs of perishing

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,972 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 57,972 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear exhaust rusty could snap at any point

Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear exhaust rusty could snap at any point

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,958 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,691 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,429 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 YBE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

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

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