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AE03 NZD

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,481 mi
Last recorded49,481 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,481 miles

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

drivers rear tyre becoming perrished

eml light on

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 49,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

drivers rear tyre becoming perrished

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 39,376 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre cracked and also shows signs of being run very low on pressure

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2012 39,249 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre cracked and also shows signs of being run very low on pressure

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,860 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,506 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,300 miles

n/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,344 miles

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

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 NZD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

AE03 NZD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is AE03 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NZD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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