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AE03 NEL

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,058 mi
Last recorded94,058 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 94,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,439 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 93,439 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,052 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 84,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,726 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 79,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,768 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 74,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,298 miles

Coolant leak

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

front and rear tyres different size

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,386 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,386 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 57,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre weatherd cracked to outer wall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,037 miles

nearside rear tyre weatherd cracked to outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,110 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 52,110 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,420 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 47,420 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,479 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,349 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 38,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,759 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,317 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 NEL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NEL, 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 NEL registered?

AE03 NEL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AE03 NEL safe to buy?

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