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2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,799 mi
Last recorded139,799 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 139,799 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 128,776 miles

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

Oil leak

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

STRONGLY ADVISE:coolant and oil level very low

STRONGLY ADVISE:nearside rear tyre has 2 nails to tread and is badly perished

STRONGLY ADVISE:offside rear tyre has a nail to tread and is badly perished

brake pedel anti-slip worn but not excessively

offside windscreen wiper in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2014 128,776 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

STRONGLY ADVISE:coolant and oil level very low

STRONGLY ADVISE:nearside rear tyre has 2 nails to tread and is badly perished

STRONGLY ADVISE:offside rear tyre has a nail to tread and is badly perished

brake pedel anti-slip worn but not excessively

offside windscreen wiper in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2013 115,327 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 21 May 2012 112,637 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 112,637 miles

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 95,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 95,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 69,079 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 50,325 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 47,314 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 47,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 43,801 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 43,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,945 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 38,945 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 NBA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NBA, 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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AE03 NBA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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