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AE03 MFJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,024 mi
Last recorded65,024 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,024 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,024 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,493 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,867 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,387 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,090 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/front tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,899 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 MFJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

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

Is AE03 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 MFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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