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AJ03 OTV

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,000 miles

Offside Front abs pick up ring broken

Offside Front tyre cutting inner edge

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

engine man light on

headlight pattern just passable

Fail 25 Jan 2016 82,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front abs pick up ring broken

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

both front tyre's cutting inner edge

engine man light on

headlight pattern just passable

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,171 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 59,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,640 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,525 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,690 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 8,527 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 OTV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

AJ03 OTV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AJ03 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 OTV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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