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AE03 OPV

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,983 mi
Last recorded62,983 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,983 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 62,983 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,018 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,968 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 54,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,198 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 53,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,224 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,398 miles

Superficial tear on sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,173 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,173 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,743 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 OPV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

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

Is AE03 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OPV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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