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AJ03 OUA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,967 mi
Last recorded134,967 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OUA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,967 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 134,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 119,420 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 107,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 107,475 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,167 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 83,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 83,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,954 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 65,925 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 57,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 48,146 miles

Offside 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 OUA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

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

Is AJ03 OUA safe to buy?

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