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AW03 BCV

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,704 mi
Last recorded59,704 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 BCV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 59,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,190 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,415 miles

exhaust center corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,774 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,700 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 28,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,996 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,485 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 BCV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BCV, 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

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What year was AW03 BCV registered?

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

Is AW03 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 BCV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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