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AE03 NPZ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,485 mi
Last recorded29,485 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NPZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,485 miles

Minor blow on exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,432 miles

Brake fluid level low

Minor blow on exhaust rear joint

Nearside front outer disc pad close to limit

Possible water leak on heater hose

Slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,004 miles

Brake fluid level low

Slight bind offside front brake

Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,942 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid level low

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,762 miles

Excess travell in handbrake

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,566 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 23,566 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 21,069 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,706 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 18,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 NPZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red 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 NPZ, 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 NPZ registered?

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

Is AE03 NPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NPZ 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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