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AE03 MKA

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 MKA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,649 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear exhaust rusting along join

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,316 miles

ABS sensors present, but no pump or lamp

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,316 miles

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

ABS sensors present, but no pump or lamp

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,009 miles

Both front suspension drop links bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear inner sills corroding slightly

Complete exhaust system corroded

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

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,766 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,766 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,583 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2012 56,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,259 miles

osr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 47,285 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 43,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,343 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 33,358 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracking on the sidewall

Pass 10 May 2007 33,358 miles

both rear tyres have cracking on the sidewall

Pass 2 May 2006 26,939 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 MKA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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