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AE03 MXS

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,143 mi
Last recorded47,143 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 MXS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 47,143 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 14 May 2010 38,960 miles

various body damage

Pass 13 May 2009 34,893 miles

exhaust system corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 29,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,006 miles

minor damage to underside floor chassis area .

Fail 23 May 2007 26,006 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

minor damage to underside floor chassis area .

Pass 24 May 2006 21,458 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 MXS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MXS, 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

How do I check the history of AE03 MXS?

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What year was AE03 MXS registered?

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

Is AE03 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 MXS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE03 MXS have outstanding finance?

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