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AJ03 WXT

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,146 mi
Last recorded47,146 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WXT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,146 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,911 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 39,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2018 39,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2017 37,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

both front brake discs lipped

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 May 2017 37,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet split under bonnet (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

both front brake discs lipped

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 May 2016 36,551 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2016 36,506 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2015 35,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 1 May 2014 33,325 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

nearside front speedo ring cracked

Pass 10 May 2013 31,241 miles

nearside front abs/speedo ring cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 29,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 26,732 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and holed

Pass 17 May 2010 23,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 20,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,918 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

o/s/r tyre cut not to cords

Pass 21 May 2007 14,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,447 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 WXT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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