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AJ03 OTB

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,337 mi
Last recorded60,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OTB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,337 miles

advise both rear tyres some cracking to tread area

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit some cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

advise both rear tyres some cracking to tread area

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,409 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,409 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,367 miles

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

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

both front tyres are waring on outer edge which may suggest that wheel alignment is required

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,452 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,866 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 29,863 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 28,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 21,458 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 21,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OTB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

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

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