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AE03 LXA

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,960 miles

both front outer cv gaiters cracking slightly

both front tyres approching wear markers

slight blow on exhaust front silencer

Fail 11 Jul 2013 92,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front outer cv gaiters cracking slightly

both front tyres approching wear markers

slight blow on exhaust front silencer

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,182 miles

both front outer c,v gaiters starting to perish slightly

slight oil leak on front of engine

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,357 miles

OSF indicator getting white

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,269 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 41,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 37,047 miles

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp.

o/d/f wiper blade rubber worn.

Fail 12 Jul 2008 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp.

o/d/f wiper blade rubber worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,314 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 33,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s & o/s/f wipers blades rubbers worn. †suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

Fail 30 Jun 2007 33,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,187 miles

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

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

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 LXA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

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

Is AE03 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LXA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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