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AJ03 OLV

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,398 mi
Last recorded101,398 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OLV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 101,398 miles

front flexi broken but exhaust still intact

Fail 22 May 2017 101,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front flexi broken but exhaust still intact

Pass 19 May 2016 94,744 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 94,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 88,263 miles

centre + rear exhaust corroded + n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 18 May 2015 88,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre + rear exhaust corroded + n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 May 2014 80,839 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 17 May 2014 80,839 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 20 May 2013 73,443 miles

front tyres on 3.0mm

Fail 15 May 2013 73,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 18 May 2012 65,158 miles

o/s/f tyre getting close to limit

Fail 18 May 2012 65,158 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre getting close to limit

Pass 18 May 2011 52,406 miles

front tyres on 2.0mm + worn on edges

Fail 13 May 2011 52,274 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres on 2.0mm + worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2010 44,818 miles

Parking brake lever travel longer than usual

Nearside driveshaft oil seal and speed sensor oil seal leaking gear oil

Fail 15 May 2009 41,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake leaver travel greater than usual but still has reserve travel

Pass 15 May 2009 41,593 miles

Parking brake leaver travel greater than usual but still has reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2008 36,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 30,362 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,688 miles

slight blow from tailpipe

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 OLV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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