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AE03 NYM

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,811 mi
Last recorded58,811 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,811 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 58,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,567 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,704 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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust flexi deteriorated and centre exhaust starting to corrode

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracked and worn close to legal limit (3mm)

spare wheel is fitted to offside rear

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,778 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front exhaust flexi worn

Offside front tyre and both rear are cracked

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,267 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread, offside front tyre badly cracked in tread

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2014 36,267 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread, offside front tyre badly cracked in tread

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,227 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,084 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 27,084 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,940 miles

ADVISE:- managment light on, n/s/f wing mirror glass insecure.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,940 miles

ADVISE:- managment light on, n/s/f wing mirror glass insecure.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,321 miles

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AE03 NYM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

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

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