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AJ03 OTW

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,375 mi
Last recorded76,375 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,375 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,375 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 70,855 miles

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

inside of cat loos

long hand brake travel

Pass 15 May 2012 65,131 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 May 2011 58,390 miles

small splits in wiper blades

Pass 14 May 2010 53,049 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 53,049 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 46,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,879 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 40,879 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 34,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,229 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 27,229 miles

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

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

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 OTW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

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

Is AJ03 OTW safe to buy?

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