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AE03 MDX

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,642 mi
Last recorded38,642 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 MDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,642 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,171 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 32,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,896 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 30,180 miles

all tyres are very old and rubber is cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2014 30,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres are very old and rubber is cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,951 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)

origional tyres fitted and cracking due to age

Fail 7 Jan 2013 26,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

origional tyres fitted and cracking due to age

Pass 11 May 2011 25,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,188 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 24,188 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,300 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,502 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 MDX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

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

Is AE03 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 MDX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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