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AW03 DBV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,250 mi
Last recorded60,250 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,583 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside washer

no center rear seat belt

Fail 12 Jul 2011 54,142 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside washer

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eng oil level low ( topped up )

Fail 26 Jul 2010 46,820 miles

eng oil level low ( topped up )

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,704 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 30,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,714 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,160 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 DBV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue 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 AW03 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

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

Is AW03 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 DBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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