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AE03 LWV

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,057 mi
Last recorded130,057 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 130,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 120,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,892 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 106,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,485 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,983 miles

all brake flexs ferrulles rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,861 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 82,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,424 miles

slight brake bind on o/s rear

Fail 21 Jul 2008 76,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight brake bind on o/s rear

Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 74,191 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 61,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,815 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 LWV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

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

Is AE03 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LWV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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