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AE03 OLJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,217 mi
Last recorded64,217 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,217 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 64,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,200 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,473 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 OLJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

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

Is AE03 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE03 OLJ have outstanding finance?

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