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AJ03 OLN

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,291 mi
Last recorded88,291 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OLN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,291 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 3 Apr 2014 88,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,858 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,849 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,818 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,699 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 38,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 31,336 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 31,336 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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AJ03 OLN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ03 OLN, 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 AJ03 OLN registered?

AJ03 OLN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AJ03 OLN safe to buy?

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