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AE03 LVS

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,926 mi
Last recorded55,926 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LVS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,926 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust in poor condition (front to rear)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine coolant low

exhaust in poor condition (front to rear)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,317 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 43,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,006 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,732 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,763 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 23,761 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,848 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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AE03 LVS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AE03 LVS, 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

How do I check the history of AE03 LVS?

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What year was AE03 LVS registered?

AE03 LVS is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AE03 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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