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AE03 LVV

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,968 mi
Last recorded51,968 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,968 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 41,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system deteriorating

small cracks in both front tyres

small cracks in both rear tyres also wearing low on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorating

small cracks in both front tyres

small cracks in both rear tyres also wearing low on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,152 miles

Both rear tyres slightly low and perrished

Coolent level low, bottle empty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,845 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 13 Feb 2008 31,672 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 31,672 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 28,162 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,162 miles

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,071 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 LVV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE03 LVV, 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 AE03 LVV registered?

AE03 LVV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is AE03 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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