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AE03 NNJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,711 mi
Last recorded73,711 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NNJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,711 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes coated with white grease

nearside front disc shows signs of overheating

Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,323 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes coated with white grease

nearside front wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,728 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes coated with grease at time of test

offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,910 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2009 56,910 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,971 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,208 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 47,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,569 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 42,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,714 miles

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

handbrake lever insecure

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 NNJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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