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AE03 NYN

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,855 mi
Last recorded92,855 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NYN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 92,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,395 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 90,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 90,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Cuts in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to be exposing ply or cords

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

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on edges + has cuts in tread but not exposing ply or cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,987 miles

Both front outer cv boots perished

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Cut in offside rear tyre but not exposing ply or cords

Cuts in offside front tyre but not exposing ply or cords

Fuel tank corroded

Offside number plate lamp dim

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,987 miles

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

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

Both front outer cv boots perished

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Cut in offside rear tyre but not exposing ply or cords

Cuts in offside front tyre but not exposing ply or cords

Fuel tank corroded

Offside number plate lamp dim

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,234 miles

Centre exhaust has a minor leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 82,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust has a minor leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 76,565 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre getting low and perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 55,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,652 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 48,652 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,511 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 38,499 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 34,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,511 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,139 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 NYN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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