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AF03 RXJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,655 mi
Last recorded75,655 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 75,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,564 miles

**water leak from possible head gasket**

Fail 13 Feb 2015 72,469 miles

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

**water leak from possible head gasket**

Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,292 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres and thre o/s/r tyre are in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,474 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2013 66,474 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2012 63,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,425 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,623 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2010 48,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noted engine oil level low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noted engine oil level low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,753 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,469 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres worn

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 RXJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF03 RXJ, 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 AF03 RXJ registered?

AF03 RXJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AF03 RXJ safe to buy?

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