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AE03 OEV

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,551 mi
Last recorded92,551 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OEV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Major engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,389 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,566 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2014 78,566 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,158 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,627 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,627 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,267 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,267 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,666 miles

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

nsf wiper blade detiorated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,078 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 55,067 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 42,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,371 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 OEV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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