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AE03 LVW

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,465 mi
Last recorded99,465 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,600 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,635 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

Fail 3 Aug 2010 86,635 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 75,721 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 75,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,030 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,030 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 62,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 51,793 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 39,047 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 39,047 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LVW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVW, 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

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What year was AE03 LVW registered?

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

Is AE03 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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