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AE03 NPY

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,659 mi
Last recorded111,659 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 111,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 105,045 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 104,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2010 98,317 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2010 97,916 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2008 92,035 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

excess handbrake travel

offside front mirrow cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 92,035 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

battery insecure

excess handbrake travel

offside front mirrow cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2007 48,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,233 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 36,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 NPY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

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

Is AE03 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NPY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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