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AE03 OEZ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,637 mi
Last recorded152,637 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OEZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 152,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 152,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 134,188 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 134,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,812 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,812 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,924 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 74,924 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S Door mirror missing rear washer inop rear wiper split

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,261 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 61,261 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,163 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,527 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,993 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 21,600 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 OEZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

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

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