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AE03 OEL

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,768 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Damage to nearside outer sill

Front flexable section of exhaust poor condition

Front suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 111,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer 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)

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Damage to nearside outer sill

Front flexable section of exhaust poor condition

Front suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,017 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,564 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 OEL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

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

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