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AE03 NPG

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,446 mi
Last recorded136,446 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NPG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 136,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 132,720 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 119,165 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 119,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks from engine

rattling noise from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,303 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 97,191 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 79,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,604 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 NPG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG registered?

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

Is AE03 NPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NPG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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