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AE03 NPX

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,996 mi
Last recorded61,996 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NPX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 61,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 61,995 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 61,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deep cut in n/s/r tyre no cords exposed

n/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,230 miles

Note screen has crack across lower edge Not in driver view at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Note screen has crack across lower edge Not in driver view at time of test

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,290 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 41,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 25,501 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 25,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both Rear Tyres Heavily Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Heavily Perishing.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,962 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

front brake pads getting low

off side rear brake disc pitted

Fail 22 Apr 2008 24,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all tyres perished

front brake pads getting low

off side rear brake disc pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,930 miles

exhaust mounts rusty

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box rusty

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Mar 2006 21,659 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,659 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 NPX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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