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AE03 OLU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,984 mi
Last recorded56,984 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,984 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 56,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,119 miles

front tyres walls perishing & cracking

Pass 22 May 2015 43,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,344 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 29,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,891 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 OLU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

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

Is AE03 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OLU shows 14 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.

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