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AE03 OPT

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,069 mi
Last recorded69,069 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OPT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 13 Jul 2015 645,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

slight side movement in parking brake lever

Fail 11 Jul 2015 64,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside wiper blade split

slight side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 55,706 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 53,032 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 46,104 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 23,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise from cam belt area

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,408 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 OPT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

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

Is AE03 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OPT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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