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AE03 MJY

2003 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,561 mi
Last recorded72,561 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 MJY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,431 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 69,431 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,217 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 65,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,548 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 58,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,130 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,111 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 30,111 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,208 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 MJY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

AE03 MJY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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