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AV53 YBO

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,452 mi
Last recorded56,452 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,452 miles

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,452 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,945 miles

rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 54,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,487 miles

slightly high handbrake travel

Fail 10 Oct 2011 51,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slightly high handbrake travel

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,314 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,102 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 YBO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

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

Is AV53 YBO safe to buy?

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