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AE03 MEV

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,986 mi
Last recorded63,986 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 MEV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 63,986 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 63,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,514 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 56,513 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rattling

Pass 29 Dec 2009 46,874 miles

power steering belt cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2008 37,843 miles

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

o/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2008 37,843 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2007 30,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,626 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 MEV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

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

Is AE03 MEV safe to buy?

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