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AE03 LVX

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,840 mi
Last recorded98,840 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,134 miles

front tyres sidewear n/s/f worse nearing waer barrs

slight bind front wheels (n/s/f worse of two)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres sidewear n/s/f worse nearing waer barrs

slight bind front wheels (n/s/f worse of two)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,420 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 74,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,589 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 51,021 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,021 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,901 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 38,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,371 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre on shoulder

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,560 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 LVX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

AE03 LVX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AE03 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LVX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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