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AE03 NLF

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,820 mi
Last recorded91,820 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 91,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 91,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 May 2017 89,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2016 87,459 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 85,923 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 May 2015 85,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2014 79,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,894 miles

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

Re check front brake pads within 3,000 miles

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Re check front brake pads within 3,000 miles

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,632 miles

Rear section of the exhaust is corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,252 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,393 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,230 miles

front tyres close to limit and worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,204 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 32,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,499 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 NLF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NLF, 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 NLF registered?

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

Is AE03 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NLF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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