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AJ03 WXM

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 128,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 116,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 106,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 95,041 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 81,295 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 81,295 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 73,232 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 73,232 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,454 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 54,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,818 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 46,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 May 2008 40,855 miles

Centre exhaust section leaking from poor weld

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2008 40,855 miles

Centre exhaust section leaking from poor weld

Pass 18 May 2007 33,173 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 23,803 miles

Off side rear light dim

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2006 23,803 miles

Off side rear light dim

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 WXM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

AJ03 WXM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AJ03 WXM safe to buy?

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