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AJ03 OXA

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,825 mi
Last recorded122,825 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 122,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 122,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,790 miles

Engine oil leak.

Small chip in windshield, outside of zone A.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 107,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine oil leak.

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm

O/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm

Small chip in windshield, outside of zone A.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Screen wash fluid leak from behind O/S jet.

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight bind to O/S/F brake.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 85,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Screen wash fluid leak from behind O/S jet.

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight bind to O/S/F brake.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,103 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall.

O/S/R tyre deteriorated between treads and on outer side wall.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,341 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,802 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,746 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 OXA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red 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 OXA, 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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AJ03 OXA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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