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AE03 MDK

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,154 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 87,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,759 miles

front tyre sizes different to rear

long handbrake travel

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly dented

slight leak of grease from offside outer cv boot

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,521 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres difrent size to frount

Fail 19 Mar 2012 77,517 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)

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

o/s n/s rear tyres difrent size to frount

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,383 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,659 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,569 miles

hond brake travel

n/s front tyre inner edge worn

wiper blades condition

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 MDK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE03 MDK?

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What year was AE03 MDK registered?

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

Is AE03 MDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 MDK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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