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AE03 NWW

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,757 mi
Last recorded83,757 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,757 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 83,757 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,450 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 3 Feb 2015 75,365 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine leaking oil

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,822 miles

both front tyres getting low tread depths at 3mm

rear exhaust box rubber mountings perishing and cracking up

Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,822 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres getting low tread depths at 3mm

fair amount of hand brake travel

rear exhaust box rubber mountings perishing and cracking up

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,201 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,668 miles

Both front outer CV gaitors starting to crack/perish.

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish.

Oil leak from o/s & n/s inner drive shaft/gearbox oil seals.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 43,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front outer CV gaitors starting to crack/perish.

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish.

Oil leak from o/s & n/s inner drive shaft/gearbox oil seals.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,772 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 35,772 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 30,702 miles

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

handbrake has a lot of travel but no excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,072 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,103 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 NWW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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