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AJ52 WLF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,547 mi
Last recorded72,547 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,547 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 12 Jan 2015 72,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2014 60,094 miles

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

eml light on dash

front tyres 185/55/15 and rear tyres185/65/15

Fail 9 Jan 2014 60,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

eml light on dash

offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 11 Jan 2013 51,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,406 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,491 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly cut

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,781 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,387 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,719 miles

Nearside mirror loose.

Fail 10 Jan 2007 23,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,257 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 12,893 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 WLF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ52 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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