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AE03 NMU

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,071 mi
Last recorded96,071 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,071 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 96,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CORDS SOON 195/55/15V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,158 miles

Offside Outer 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 worn close to the legal limit CORDS SOON 195/55/15V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 87,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,571 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,364 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,594 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 55,594 miles

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)

N/s front tyre low on tread on outer edge

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre is on limit and perishing

n/s washer jet slightly out of alignment

o/s rear tyre low on tread & perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,829 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,173 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,284 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 NMU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

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

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