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AE03 NYC

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NYC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,467 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 88,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet safety catch seized.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,918 miles

Oil leak from Gear Box out put shaft.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 83,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from Gear Box out put shaft.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,969 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 72,969 miles

Nearside 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,943 miles

Rear both sides tyres corroded

various places and components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear both sides tyres corroded

various places and components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,885 miles

power steering belt cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2015 68,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

power steering belt cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,069 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre has play

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,069 miles

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

offside rear tyre has play

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,171 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 29 Jun 2012 63,054 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

some cracking in tread on osr tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2012 63,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

repair on exhaust centre

some cracking in tread on osr tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,011 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,436 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 49,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,345 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 45,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 41,773 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 34,260 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 34,260 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in tyre

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 NYC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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