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RY03 AZW

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,421 mi
Last recorded45,421 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,421 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,421 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 64,624 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,702 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,542 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,235 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 41,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,573 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,573 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,594 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 32,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 AZW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY03 AZW, 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 RY03 AZW registered?

RY03 AZW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is RY03 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 AZW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY03 AZW have outstanding finance?

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