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AD52 HXE

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HXE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,005 miles

Heat shield loose at rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Heat shield loose at rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,634 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 82,485 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released high level wiring fault (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,076 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,148 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,387 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,290 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 49,290 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 43,159 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,144 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 HXE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HXE, 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 AD52 HXE registered?

AD52 HXE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is AD52 HXE safe to buy?

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