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AE03 OPX

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,658 mi
Last recorded120,658 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 120,658 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,592 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 99,471 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn and slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2009 80,901 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,592 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 69,592 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,168 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,607 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2006 46,732 miles

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

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 OPX 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 83.3%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

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

Is AE03 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OPX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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