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AE03 OHY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,095 mi
Last recorded66,095 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,095 miles

Both front tyres tread wearing low

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, unable to test adult seatbelt fully.

Coolant leak from engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator corroaded badly

Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,095 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres tread wearing low

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, unable to test adult seatbelt fully.

Coolant leak from engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator corroaded badly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,861 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear doors a bit stiff on opening

slight movement in o/s/f seat

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,861 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear doors a bit stiff on opening

slight movement in o/s/f seat

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,378 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,378 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking in tread and side walls

n/s/f tyre low tread on both edges

n/s/f/ indicator lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

osr tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,749 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 30,747 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,007 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 OHY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

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

Is AE03 OHY safe to buy?

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