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AE03 OCD

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,136 mi
Last recorded103,136 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OCD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 103,136 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng man light on

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,444 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 91,331 miles

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

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

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

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

185/55vr15

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,725 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,920 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 74,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,303 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,198 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 OCD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCD, 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 OCD registered?

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

Is AE03 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OCD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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