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AE03 ORC

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ORC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,754 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 68,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,106 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,739 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,303 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 43,301 miles

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

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 ORC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE03 ORC?

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What year was AE03 ORC registered?

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

Is AE03 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 ORC shows 6 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.

Does AE03 ORC have outstanding finance?

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