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AE03 NWU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,578 mi
Last recorded63,578 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 63,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 63,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,803 miles

general corrosion underside

Fail 6 Mar 2018 60,803 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

general corrosion underside

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,358 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 47,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,834 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 34,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,377 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,377 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,680 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,051 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 21,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,447 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 NWU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

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

Is AE03 NWU safe to buy?

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