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AE03 OCB

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,413 mi
Last recorded74,413 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OCB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,413 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,507 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

rattle under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,340 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,373 miles

rear tyres age cracks

Fail 6 Apr 2011 57,373 miles

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

rear tyres age cracks

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,616 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,525 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 42,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,702 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 OCB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

AE03 OCB is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AE03 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OCB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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