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AE03 LWZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,091 mi
Last recorded142,091 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LWZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 132,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,594 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 119,666 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 116,173 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

possible head gasket or inlet manifold gasket problems / coolant leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 116,123 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

possible head gasket or inlet manifold gasket problems / coolant leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 106,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2013 106,833 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,368 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 98,359 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 87,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 76,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,677 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,711 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 59,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,245 miles

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

exhaust rattle when rev

exhaust white smoke when cold

Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,794 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 LWZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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