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AJ03 OPP

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,954 mi
Last recorded87,954 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OPP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,954 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 87,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,837 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,561 miles

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,330 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 56,457 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low outer edge and sidewall cracking up not throu to cordes yet

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,457 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low outer edge and sidewall cracking up not throu to cordes yet

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,307 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,335 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,364 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 45,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 May 2007 45,226 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 31,054 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 OPP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OPP, 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 OPP registered?

AJ03 OPP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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