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AV53 YBT

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,165 mi
Last recorded69,165 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,165 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 69,095 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 63,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,328 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,435 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,518 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,910 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,694 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 YBT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

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

Is AV53 YBT safe to buy?

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