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AJ03 OXM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,893 mi
Last recorded78,893 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,893 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,986 miles

Coolant leak (staining) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,181 miles

Coolant leak Staining ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 75,181 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Staining ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,715 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,730 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Jun 2019 71,693 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front wiper blades have splitting , and slightly smearing windscreen, 18 inch blades

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread 1512 dot code

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread 3210 dot code

Fail 25 Jun 2018 96,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread 1512 dot code

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread 3210 dot code

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,474 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 67,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,146 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,439 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,875 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 54,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,542 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,093 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 42,059 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 37,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,187 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 OXM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OXM, 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 OXM registered?

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

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