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AE03 OFA

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,361 mi
Last recorded83,361 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,202 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,280 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2011 58,280 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 47,427 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,427 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 42,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,275 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 26,546 miles

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

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

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 OFA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 OFA registered?

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

Is AE03 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OFA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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