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AW03 AZV

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,311 mi
Last recorded85,311 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 85,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,733 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,169 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 55,772 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 55,772 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,548 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 40,548 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,093 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,285 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 18,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,898 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,326 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 13,326 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 AZV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AW03 AZV, 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 AW03 AZV registered?

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

Is AW03 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 AZV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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