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AE03 OJM

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,432 mi
Last recorded98,432 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OJM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 86,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

slight dent to n/s/f inner wheel rim, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f 5.5mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 8.0mm, 185/55/15 82v,

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,743 miles

slight dent to n/s/f inner wheel rim, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f 5.5mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 8.0mm, 185/55/15 82v,

Fail 10 Jan 2013 85,356 miles

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

small dent to n/s/f wheel rim.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15 82V.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,356 miles

small dent to n/s/f wheel rim.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15 82V.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox oil leak

low effort from windscreen washer pump but provides suffiecient water to screen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 185/55r15 82v

Fail 8 Dec 2011 84,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox oil leak

low effort from windscreen washer pump but provides suffiecient water to screen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 185/55r15 82v

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,878 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,581 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,749 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

little reserve travel hand brake

n/s/f fog light insecure and bumper grill

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6.5mm o/s/f 3.5mm both rear 8mm 185/55r15v n/s/f h rated

Fail 30 Jan 2009 55,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads wearing thin

little reserve travel hand brake

n/s/f fog light insecure and bumper grill

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6.5mm o/s/f 3.5mm both rear 8mm 185/55r15v n/s/f h rated

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,556 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 38,556 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)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 33,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,047 miles

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

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

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 OJM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OJM, 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 OJM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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