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AE03 MTK

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,415 mi
Last recorded53,415 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 MTK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,415 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,531 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside washer poor

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,489 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,553 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

exhaust rear section corroded and blowing

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,141 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,089 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 MTK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

AE03 MTK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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