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AJ03 OXG

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,672 mi
Last recorded60,672 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,672 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

slight weep on steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2012 60,672 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,493 miles

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,042 miles

both front tyres cracking n/s/f tyre 2mm on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2009 36,016 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

both front tyres cracking n/s/f tyre 2mm on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,418 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,418 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 27,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 27,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,059 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 OXG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

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

Is AJ03 OXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 OXG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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