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AE03 NWG

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,386 mi
Last recorded118,386 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NWG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,386 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

exhaust has minor leak of gases

o/s/f tyre smooth on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2015 102,880 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,880 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 97,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish with age.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

very slight weap from power steering rack.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,682 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish with age.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

very slight weap from power steering rack.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,612 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,037 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,217 miles

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

front abs rotor rings cracked.

n/s/r tyre going out of shape.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,614 miles

surface corosion on brake discs

Fail 17 Apr 2008 64,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,637 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 47,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,967 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 NWG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWG, 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

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What year was AE03 NWG registered?

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

Is AE03 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NWG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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