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AJ03 OSV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,611 mi
Last recorded114,611 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 114,611 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,023 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 108,023 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS Front & Both rear tyres worn on edges & badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,757 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,848 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 95,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,659 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 88,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,458 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn to 1.6 mm

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing some deterioration on the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS TREAD AREA.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,061 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST.

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES HAVE SOME DAMAGE SHOWING TO THE OUTER SIDEWALLS (NO SIGNS OF PLY OR CORDS)

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0mm.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,412 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/F OUTER WHEEL RIM SHOWING SOME DAMAGE.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,847 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,570 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,816 miles

NOTE 1. REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO 2.5MM AND ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS.

Pass 17 May 2006 37,577 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 OSV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

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

Is AJ03 OSV safe to buy?

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