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AJ03 OXS

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,569 mi
Last recorded130,569 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 130,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,311 miles

185 / 55 / 15 tyres fitted at time of test

Emissions near the limit

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both under sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 121,655 miles

185/55/15 tyres fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both (2.5.C.1b)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sills and under sills (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 121,655 miles

185/55/15 tyres fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both (2.5.C.1b)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sills and under sills (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 114,571 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 114,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 108,187 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 101,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,416 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 96,415 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r of vehicle

eml light on

Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,677 miles

Engine management light staying on

Fail 6 May 2009 84,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 84,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,641 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 67,306 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 50,949 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,513 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 OXS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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