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AE03 OLH

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,443 mi
Last recorded122,443 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 122,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 119,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 116,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 113,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 109,952 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 105,527 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2017 103,110 miles

Offside Rear inner edge

condition of front washers .

condition of parking brake operation .

Pass 31 May 2016 100,402 miles

condition of rear tyre (edges) .

offside front wheel tight to turn ? .

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

general condition of rear underside (rusty) .

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,247 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 89,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of front wiper blades

gear box oil leak .

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of washers .

condition of wiper blades .

Pass 18 May 2011 83,840 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 83,816 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,129 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 74,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,369 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 35,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2006 34,994 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OLH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

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

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