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AE03 OHW

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,790 mi
Last recorded81,790 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 81,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all tyres on vehicle wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,389 miles

evidence of staining on fuel tank.no leak at time of test.

rear tyres worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,589 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,130 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres becoming perished/cracked on outer sidewalls.

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,477 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,611 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 31,475 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 OHW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

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

Is AE03 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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