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AE03 MKG

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 83,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 70,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,626 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,391 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 43,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread +n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,923 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,868 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,318 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 MKG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 MKG registered?

AE03 MKG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AE03 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 MKG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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