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AE03 NTA

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,357 mi
Last recorded90,357 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NTA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 90,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 77,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,928 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 72,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 72,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,648 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 71,624 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,084 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 67,084 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,399 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,556 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,558 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,070 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,167 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,614 miles

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

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 NTA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE03 NTA?

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What year was AE03 NTA registered?

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

Is AE03 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NTA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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