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AE03 LZB

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 85,931 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 85,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 75,658 miles

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

front both sides coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 73,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,296 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,160 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,281 miles

windscreen wipers will soon require replacement

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,182 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,988 miles

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF PERISH/SMALL CRACK MARKS ON TREAD AREAS.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,660 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 LZB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

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

Is AE03 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LZB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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