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AE03 LWY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,958 mi
Last recorded76,958 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LWY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,958 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 67,089 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,089 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,099 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,475 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,588 miles

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

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 LWY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

AE03 LWY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AE03 LWY safe to buy?

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