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AE03 OFK

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,762 mi
Last recorded78,762 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OFK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,762 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,762 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 18 Apr 2014 73,849 miles

slight damage on nearside rear bumper

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,202 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 56,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,942 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 47,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,949 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,982 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,774 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 18,769 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 10,548 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)

Fail 16 May 2006 10,548 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

nail in tyre

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 OFK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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