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AJ03 OMU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,950 mi
Last recorded77,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,950 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 77,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,614 miles

Some splits to nearside front and rear tyres.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,164 miles

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,923 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,986 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,526 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,522 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil Leaking Onto Exhaust Manifold Causing Smoke Within Engine Bay.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,460 miles

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 OMU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AJ03 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

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

Is AJ03 OMU safe to buy?

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