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AE03 NVA

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,201 mi
Last recorded124,201 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 124,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbed on both edges but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring cracked (corrosion) (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

screenwash jets weak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 124,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 124,144 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the hose and from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2017 124,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the hose and from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2016 123,896 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

screenwash weak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 122,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 111,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 111,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,727 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 98,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant level below minimun

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,327 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 84,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread and offside rear on inner edge of tread but not on legal limit

Fail 24 Mar 2011 76,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread and offside rear on inner edge of tread but not on legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,036 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,662 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,603 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AE03 NVA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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