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AE03 NWJ

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,768 mi
Last recorded55,768 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

high handbrake travel

offside front headlight dip beam pattern poor

Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

front brake discs poor condition

high handbrake travel

offside front brakes been getting hot

offside front headlight dip beam pattern poor

Pass 12 Dec 2009 49,145 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear trye slightly perrished

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,223 miles

both rear tyres starting to perishe

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,847 miles

slight blow on exhaust join after cat

Fail 16 Nov 2007 40,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight blow on exhaust join after cat

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,923 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 NWJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

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

Is AE03 NWJ safe to buy?

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