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AE03 MDV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,973 mi
Last recorded58,973 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,973 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer cv boot perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

body damage to n/s/f wing but no sharp edges

outer sills corroded at rear n/s and o/s

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,182 miles

exhaust corroded slightly

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded slightly

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,154 miles

cv boots starting to perish

outer sills corroded slightly

slight body corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,792 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,792 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 43,144 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,144 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,978 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,590 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 34,589 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,951 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 MDV 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 MDV, 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

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What year was AE03 MDV registered?

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

Is AE03 MDV safe to buy?

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