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AE03 MKL

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,079 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 68,079 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,829 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 65,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,750 miles

eml on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

Fail 12 Mar 2015 62,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,225 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,355 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 58,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 555,838 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 55,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,955 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 50,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,468 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 47,468 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,660 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,657 miles

nsf-osf wiper blades worn-torn

oil leak

nsf road wheel/tyre distorted

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 MKL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

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

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