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AD53 UAK

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,594 mi
Last recorded105,594 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UAK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 105,594 miles

Nearside Front slightly tight

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 101,928 miles

CRACKS IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD

o/s outer drive shaft gaiter slightly loose

Fail 19 Dec 2014 101,927 miles

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

cracks in o/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads

o/s outer drive shaft gaiter slightly loose

Fail 30 Nov 2013 98,562 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/F TYRE AGE CRACKING IN TREAD.

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 98,562 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE AGE CRACKING IN TREAD.

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,461 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING.

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres perishing and cracked

offside front disc has signs of brake binding

Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,677 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,965 miles

unable to see inner pads †slight exhaust blow

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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AD53 UAK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AD53 UAK, 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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AD53 UAK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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