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AW03 AVU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,265 mi
Last recorded65,265 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 AVU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,265 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2014 56,119 miles

Nearside 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 Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,045 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,174 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 22,174 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,314 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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AW03 AVU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AW03 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AW03 AVU?

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What year was AW03 AVU registered?

AW03 AVU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AW03 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 AVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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