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AJ52 APK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,867 mi
Last recorded18,867 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 APK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 18,867 miles

Coil spring corroded All four corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack & gator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 18,843 miles

Coil spring corroded All four starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides starting corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack and gator (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 18,843 miles

Coil spring corroded All four starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides starting corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack and gator (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 18,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around nearside rack gator & steering column (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 18,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on sidewall but no ply/cords exposed

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 17,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cut in sidewall, but not exposing cords

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 17,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,406 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 15,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,072 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 12,072 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,820 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,367 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 6,966 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 5,528 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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AJ52 APK 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 88.9%.

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 AJ52 APK, 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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AJ52 APK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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