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AE03 NWV

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,341 mi
Last recorded65,341 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,341 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 65,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,383 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 64,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,881 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 62,881 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,457 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 61,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,344 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,344 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,252 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 28 Apr 2014 54,041 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,912 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 48,912 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 47,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,772 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,875 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 43,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,765 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 42,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,592 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)

front wiper blades split

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 NWV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

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

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