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AJ03 OSZ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,998 miles

chip in screen

lift in o/s track rod end

n/s cv boot cracking

wear n/s/f + n/s/r tyres 1.6mm just legal

Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,962 miles

both cv boots perishing

corrosion on both rear undersills

o/s/f tyre perishing on inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,185 miles

chip in zone a of windowscreen

n/s/r tyre wear

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,514 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 42,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,089 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGHNS OF PERISHING ON INNER SIDE WALLS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,002 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2008 30,805 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 30,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 27,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,671 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 OSZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

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

Is AJ03 OSZ safe to buy?

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