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AE03 OFM

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,275 mi
Last recorded81,275 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,275 miles

battery secured wihth cable ties

engine lamp on

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml on

Fail 3 Feb 2014 79,060 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 74,488 miles

Front outer cv gaiters perished

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

Nearside brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 1 May 2012 74,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front outer cv gaiters perished

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

Nearside brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 30 Apr 2011 71,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 58,624 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 58,624 miles

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

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

handbrake has excessive travel and need minor adjustment

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,205 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 OFM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

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

Is AE03 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OFM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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