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AF03 TXL

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 TXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 77,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,062 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 68,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,505 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 59,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 55,987 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside outer sill has damage

Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside outer sill has damage

Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ex corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,443 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,832 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting round tread

Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,779 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,496 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,720 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,553 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 TXL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc 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 AF03 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

AF03 TXL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AF03 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 TXL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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