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AE03 NZN

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,197 mi
Last recorded38,197 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NZN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,197 miles

front bumper damaged

front numberplate damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside side repeater lens missing

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,420 miles

nearside front indicator loose

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

nearside side repeaters lens missing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside side repeater lens missing

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 34,011 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside side repeater lens missing

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to offside rear bumper

damp to nearside of steering rack

nearside rear road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edges and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,767 miles

advisory from previous test no 116330361080

Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,766 miles

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

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

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)

front number platre cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,187 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 27,187 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,852 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,852 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,366 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 NZN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN registered?

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

Is AE03 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NZN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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