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AE03 LZD

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,329 mi
Last recorded104,329 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,329 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 104,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,604 miles

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,238 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has flat spot on inner edge.

Fail 12 Mar 2011 76,238 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has flat spot on inner edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,615 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,325 miles

nearside driveshaft gearbox seal leaking slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,409 miles

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

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

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

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 LZD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

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

Is AE03 LZD safe to buy?

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