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AE03 NHM

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,285 mi
Last recorded87,285 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,285 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,398 miles

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

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

lower rear engine mounting showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,565 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 81,384 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,395 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 79,395 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,182 miles

Engine/gearbox bottom stabliser bar, rubber bush bonding has failed.

Gearbox leaking oil.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front hub ABS ring broken.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 73,180 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine/gearbox bottom stabliser bar, rubber bush bonding has failed.

Gearbox leaking oil.

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)

Offside front hub ABS ring broken.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 10 Mar 2009 63,457 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nnear side front and offside front flexy brake pipe ferrules rusted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front door actuator noisy when unlocking door

Fail 20 Mar 2006 35,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front door actuator noisy when unlocking door

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AE03 NHM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

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

Is AE03 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NHM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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