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AJ03 OWU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,899 mi
Last recorded72,899 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OWU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,737 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,737 miles

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

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

Slightly excessive travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,711 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,742 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 41,705 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,418 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 34,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,151 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 OWU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

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

Is AJ03 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 OWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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