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AE03 NXC

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,742 mi
Last recorded80,742 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NXC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2014 80,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brakes unbalanced 25% max permitted imbalance = 30%

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front brakes unbalanced 25% max permitted imbalance = 30%

near side door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2013 76,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/f tyre tread cracking in centre

Pass 28 Dec 2013 76,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/f tyre tread cracking in centre

Pass 31 Dec 2012 72,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,638 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 71,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,216 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,185 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,426 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 NXC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

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

Is AE03 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NXC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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