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RY03 AYS

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,445 mi
Last recorded26,445 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 26,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 23,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 22,618 miles

Exhaust rattle from cat area

Exhaust system is very corroded

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

Ns front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 22,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust rattle from cat area

Exhaust system is very corroded

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

Ns front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 20,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 18,053 miles

body damage n\s front

Fail 9 Dec 2020 18,053 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

body damage n\s front

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Dec 2019 15,741 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 15,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 14,174 miles

Ns front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2017 12,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 12,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 11,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,449 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 10,630 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 8,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,627 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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RY03 AYS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RY03 AYS, 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 RY03 AYS registered?

RY03 AYS is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is RY03 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 AYS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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