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AE03 MPV

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,409 mi
Last recorded45,409 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 MPV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,409 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 45,409 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,282 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 39,223 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,175 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 35,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,004 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 29,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 27,278 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 27,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,336 miles

both offside tyres full off ageing cracks.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,336 miles

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

both offside tyres full off ageing cracks.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,205 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 22,205 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 18,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,321 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 MPV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MPV, 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 MPV registered?

AE03 MPV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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