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AE03 OGS

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,355 mi
Last recorded66,355 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OGS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,529 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 60,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 54,182 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 54,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 14 May 2008 47,799 miles

Rear body damage.

Front pads getting low

Hand Brake travel getting long

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust box rusty not yet blowing

washer aim?

wiper condition?

Pass 14 May 2008 47,799 miles

Front pads getting low

Hand Brake travel getting long

Rear body damage.

Rear exhaust box rusty not yet blowing

washer aim?

wiper condition?

Pass 21 May 2007 40,489 miles

front pads.

front tyres close to limit and feathered.

handbrake travel long

rear wiper blade?

slight brake in-balance.

Pass 19 May 2006 32,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OGS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

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

Is AE03 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OGS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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