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AW03 DBY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 93,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 91,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 89,623 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 89,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 87,877 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,528 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 83,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,743 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,937 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 29,162 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 DBY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

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

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