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AE03 MRV

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,339 mi
Last recorded116,339 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,339 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 116,339 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,440 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 109,432 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,360 miles

CORROSION AND SLIGHT LEAK AT REAR SILENCER FRONT PIPE

SURFACE SPLITS TO BOTH C/V GAITERS

Fail 26 Feb 2014 101,239 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CORROSION AND SLIGHT LEAK AT REAR SILENCER FRONT PIPE

SURFACE SPLITS TO BOTH C/V GAITERS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,997 miles

small tear in n/s rear tyre outerwall

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,410 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate at the top of the letters

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,479 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,550 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 MRV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

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

Is AE03 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 MRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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