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AE03 LYU

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,830 mi
Last recorded79,830 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2012 79,830 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,567 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,107 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Offside lower sill damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,743 miles

rear exhaust flange and pipe very rusty

slight increase/ decrease rear brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,690 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 38,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,874 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 LYU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

AE03 LYU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AE03 LYU safe to buy?

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