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AE03 LZT

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,334 mi
Last recorded49,334 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring corroded and split (1.6 (e))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 48,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 45,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2019 45,758 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,935 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,780 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded not leaking gases

Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,426 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,845 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,829 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,090 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 22,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,454 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 17,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,073 miles

nail in rhf tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,992 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 LZT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

AE03 LZT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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