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AJ03 OTA

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,630 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR BULB FADED

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 70,630 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR BULB FADED

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OTA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

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

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