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AE03 OCA

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,013 mi
Last recorded48,013 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OCA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 48,013 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 48,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 44,371 miles

NSF ABS TONE RING CRACKED (ABS FUNCTION OK)

OSF OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR AGED

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 44,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

OSF OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR AGED

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 38,349 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 38,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 30,210 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 26,193 miles

Both front tyres persihed.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre on inner sidewall.

n/s/f abs reluctor ring cracked.

n/s/r light cluster damaged.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,193 miles

Both front tyres persihed.

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

cut in o/s/f tyre on inner sidewall.

n/s/f abs reluctor ring cracked.

n/s/r light cluster damaged.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,435 miles

NSF TYRE AGED

OSF TYRE AGED

Fail 24 Jun 2014 24,433 miles

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

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

NSF TYRE AGED

OSF TYRE AGED

Pass 15 May 2013 22,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,391 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre in poor condtion (cracking)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,075 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 18,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,659 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 OCA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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