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AE03 OEK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,021 mi
Last recorded53,021 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 53,021 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 53,021 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,236 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 50,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and has cords showing side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,304 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 48,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,340 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,721 miles

both rear tyres are wearing thin and cracking

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and requires attention

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 11 May 2012 25,699 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 25,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 20,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,062 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,532 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 19,532 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 18,477 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,150 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 OEK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE03 OEK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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