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AJ03 ONR

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ONR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Aug 2015 97,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,586 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 92,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre possable puncture,nail in tread

offside rear tyre is very close to the limit on the inner edge

rear number plate cracked and deteriorated

wiper linkage worn

wipers poor

Fail 25 Jul 2013 87,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

wiper linkage worn

wipers poor

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre possable puncture,nail in tread

rear number plate cracked and deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 83,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,202 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 39,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever travel will need attention soon.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,737 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 ONR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

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

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