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AW03 EFV

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,236 mi
Last recorded95,236 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 EFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,872 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,155 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,155 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 80,123 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,123 miles

Battery insecure

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,076 miles

Battery insecure

o/s mirror has damage not affecting view

rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Sep 2008 69,076 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s mirror has damage not affecting view

rear wiper worn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,258 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Sep 2007 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Aug 2006 46,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,385 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 EFV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

AW03 EFV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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