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AE03 OPP

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,447 mi
Last recorded60,447 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OPP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,084 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 58,063 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,947 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,538 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 50,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,470 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 46,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,891 miles

cut on nearside front tyre wall

Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,993 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 38,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,959 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 OPP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OPP, 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 OPP registered?

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

Is AE03 OPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OPP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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