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AE03 OFG

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,560 mi
Last recorded106,560 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 106,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases possible mani cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wheel has slight bind (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 101,886 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wheel has slight bind (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,198 miles

CAM COVER VAC HOSE REFITTED

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush BEAM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILLS BY REAR BEAM (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,402 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 91,402 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,360 miles

Battery slightly loose

Coolant rad poor condition

N/S/F Tyre has outer sidewall damage and 3mm on edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,665 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,100 miles

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes-offside working better

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,207 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,521 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,781 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,623 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 OFG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

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

Is AE03 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OFG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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