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AE03 NXR

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 147,513 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

battery loose

car has general corrosion

nsf seat belt stalk twisted

nsr tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate bulbs dull

slight movement osf headlight

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 147,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

car has general corrosion

front exhaust bracket corroded off

nsf seat belt stalk twisted

nsr tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate bulbs dull

slight movement osf headlight

Pass 7 Apr 2014 138,496 miles

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

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

battery loose

both antiroll bar link bushes cracking

both rear tyres cracking tread

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Apr 2014 138,335 miles

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

battery loose

both antiroll bar link bushes cracking

both rear tyres cracking tread

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2013 128,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 117,333 miles

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

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)

battery insecure under bonnet

Fail 30 Mar 2012 117,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

battery insecure under bonnet

Fail 9 Mar 2011 105,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 Mar 2011 105,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2010 94,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 85,047 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 84,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel tank damaged not leaking

n/s sill damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,812 miles

fuel tank damaged not leaking

n/s sill damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2008 71,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,525 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,282 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 NXR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

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

Is AE03 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NXR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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