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AD52 HWT

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,689 mi
Last recorded98,689 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HWT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,689 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 98,659 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,857 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front suspension components corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,615 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 93,615 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,251 miles

suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,866 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 89,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,727 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,727 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,133 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

exhaust mounting rubber mounting split but system still fully secure

o/s/f tyre deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2010 55,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steel wheel fitted o/s/f / both cv boots starting to perish / rear exhaust rubber perished and cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,881 miles

steel wheel fitted o/s/f / both cv boots starting to perish / rear exhaust rubber perished and cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,443 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre has cut in side wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,296 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 35,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,715 miles

slightly worn power steering belt

Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HWT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD52 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

AD52 HWT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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