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AE03 ONT

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,463 mi
Last recorded53,463 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ONT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,463 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,698 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,264 miles

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

OSR tyre perishing within tread

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

back box corroded

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,296 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 26 Apr 2010 41,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,917 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,807 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 ONT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ONT, 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 ONT registered?

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

Is AE03 ONT safe to buy?

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