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AE03 LZC

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,518 mi
Last recorded89,518 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,518 miles

battery bracket loose

foot brake pedal anti slip split

nearside repeater lamp cover missing

Pass 19 May 2016 78,436 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 78,436 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Air freshener from the mirror (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,254 miles

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 77,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,498 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread! dot code 08.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre has small cut in shoulder!

Oil leak

Rear wiper no rubber!

Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,498 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking in tread! dot code 08.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre has small cut in shoulder!

Oil leak

Rear wiper no rubber!

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,811 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre cut but not to cords!

Rear wiper no rubber!

Fail 23 Aug 2013 73,803 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre cut but not to cords!

Rear wiper no rubber!

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,808 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,642 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 15 Jul 2011 64,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,733 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,600 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 42,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,577 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 LZC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

AE03 LZC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AE03 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LZC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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