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AE03 LYR

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,222 mi
Last recorded114,222 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 114,222 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 114,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,877 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 100,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,898 miles

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

clutch anti slip missing

n/s/r side light brighter than o/s/r side light

Fail 21 Jan 2015 87,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

engine management light on

n/s/r side light brighter than o/s/r side light

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,272 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 75,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,379 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,648 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

s r s mil light on.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,780 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 35,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 LYR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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