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AE03 OTB

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 80,502 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2017 59,614 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2017 59,614 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 58,895 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 57,070 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 56,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,799 miles

exhaust centre box pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 51,229 miles

Exhaust centre pipe at rear silencer join corroded.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2011 48,643 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 48,643 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 43,949 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both wipers split

Fail 6 May 2010 43,949 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both wipers split

Pass 7 May 2009 39,633 miles

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

slight oil leak from nearside gearbox oil seal (driveshaft)

Pass 6 May 2008 34,704 miles

offside front wheel trim missing.

offside front wing dented

Fail 11 May 2007 29,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 29,967 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,211 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 OTB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc 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 OTB, 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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AE03 OTB is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 May 2003.

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