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AE03 NMV

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 98,256 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 109,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear outer brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 109,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear outer brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 104,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 104,329 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,782 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 97,591 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,456 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet latch ceased

oil leak from cam cover gasket

oil leak from o/s/f drive shaft oil seal

o/s/f drive shaft not secure in gearbox

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,345 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 92,345 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,555 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,606 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,537 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 NMV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

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

Is AE03 NMV safe to buy?

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