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AE03 ORS

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,424 mi
Last recorded102,424 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,424 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge of tread

Fail 6 Feb 2015 102,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,154 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,915 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,915 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,359 miles

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 25 Feb 2011 58,826 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 58,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,639 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,660 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 28,660 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside 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 ORS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

AE03 ORS is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AE03 ORS safe to buy?

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