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AJ03 OOX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,848 mi
Last recorded53,848 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OOX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 53,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 53,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 53,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 53,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,337 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 14 Jul 2020 53,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,325 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,151 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 51,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,964 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,964 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,695 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,695 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 47,560 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 46,254 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 44,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 43,178 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 38,625 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 38,625 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2009 35,320 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 35,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,175 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 OOX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ03 OOX, 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 AJ03 OOX registered?

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

Is AJ03 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 OOX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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