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AE03 MFA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,657 mi
Last recorded58,657 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 MFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,657 miles

tested wet, rear discs signs off heat

Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tested wet, rear discs signs off heat

Pass 28 Apr 2012 52,281 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,272 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2011 49,964 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2010 46,439 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 36,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,835 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,908 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 MFA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

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

Is AE03 MFA safe to buy?

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