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AD52 HXJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,971 mi
Last recorded62,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15-82V (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 62,941 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement ***unable to spin road wheel freely to test wheel bearing*** (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15-82V (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,538 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 67,538 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,973 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 65,973 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,906 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,977 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 63,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,955 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 60,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 60,579 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 56,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,144 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 50,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 40,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,793 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 HXJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

AD52 HXJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is AD52 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 HXJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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