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AE03 NBJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,635 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,346 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,351 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 33,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NBJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NBJ, 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

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What year was AE03 NBJ registered?

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

Is AE03 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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