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AD52 MBO

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,761 mi
Last recorded75,761 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 MBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 75,753 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are very badly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,141 miles

NSR tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,557 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 66,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,934 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,879 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,186 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,998 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 28,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,661 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 MBO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

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

Is AD52 MBO safe to buy?

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