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AF03 RWJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 RWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,361 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,599 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,992 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,843 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,472 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished, also has a screw on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,709 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 432,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,725 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 33,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AF03 RWJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF03 RWJ, 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

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What year was AF03 RWJ registered?

AF03 RWJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is AF03 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 RWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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