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AE03 OFC

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,952 mi
Last recorded59,952 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,952 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack damp but not leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2017 59,952 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack damp but not leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,126 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn close to limit on insides and wearing very unevenly

exhaust front pipe sheath insecure

fuel pipes corroded

heatshield above back box insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2016 53,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn close to limit on insides and wearing very unevenly

engine coolant level low

exhaust front pipe sheath insecure

fuel pipes corroded

heatshield above back box insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 46,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,725 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,095 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 31,095 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 28,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,166 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 OFC 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 73.3%.

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 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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE03 OFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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