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AD52 HWJ

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,223 mi
Last recorded47,223 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,223 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 47,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,182 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 45,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,061 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,964 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 40,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,275 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,470 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,470 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 25,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,537 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 23,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,314 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,036 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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AD52 HWJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD52 HWJ, 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 AD52 HWJ registered?

AD52 HWJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is AD52 HWJ safe to buy?

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