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AE03 MKF

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,535 mi
Last recorded73,535 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated and split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,900 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 25 Aug 2020 69,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,748 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 68,711 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 66,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,238 miles

Tyres deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2017 65,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyres deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,684 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 63,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,347 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,354 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,285 miles

O/S/F TYRE PERISHING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,452 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,804 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,111 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,932 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,275 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 MKF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

AE03 MKF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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