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AE03 NLX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,535 mi
Last recorded45,535 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NLX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,535 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 45,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2018 43,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,952 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Offside and nearside front outer constant velocity boots perished

Fail 2 Feb 2017 39,902 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Offside and nearside front outer constant velocity boots perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,690 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 37,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r brake is binding.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,086 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has age cracks

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,667 miles

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

offside front tyre has age cracks

Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,258 miles

Coolant leak

headlamp switch has a fault, but does operate headlights

rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,266 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 Feb 2012 24,266 miles

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,304 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,605 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,656 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 NLX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

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

Is AE03 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NLX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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