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AE03 LYW

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,832 mi
Last recorded53,832 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,765 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 43,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,142 miles

both front cv boots cracking

handbrake tarvel

osf tyre worn and cracking

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front cv boots cracking

handbrake tarvel

osf tyre worn and cracking

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,095 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 31,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,522 miles

some travel on handbrake †wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some travel on handbrake †wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,446 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 LYW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

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

Is AE03 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LYW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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