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AV53 YBJ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 98,403 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 92,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 87,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,124 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 84,124 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,053 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 79,053 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,271 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,271 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,726 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,305 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,668 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,093 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2012 47,221 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,221 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,775 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 34,158 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 34,156 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 27,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,390 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 18,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YBJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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