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AJ03 WXS

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,037 mi
Last recorded39,037 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,037 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,255 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 32,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,258 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 20,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

osf tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,429 miles

osf tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 8,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,923 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,899 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 6,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 6,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,318 miles

small nicks in both rear tyre walls ,(not through to cords)

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 WXS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

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

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