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AJ53 MHL

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,371 mi
Last recorded48,371 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MHL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,371 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint has minor leak of gases.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 44,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,366 miles

Nearside Front Cut on outer side wall, however, not cords exposed

Fail 29 Mar 2017 40,365 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Cut on outer side wall, however, not cords exposed

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,967 miles

REAR TYRES CUT/SPLIT NOT TO CORDS/CANVAS AT TEST

Fail 11 Mar 2014 30,967 miles

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

REAR TYRES CUT/SPLIT NOT TO CORDS/CANVAS AT TEST

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,107 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 25,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,286 miles

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

wiper arms fouling bonnet/loose PRS

Fail 8 Mar 2011 22,286 miles

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

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

wiper arms fouling bonnet/loose PRS

Fail 9 Mar 2010 19,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

advise 2 new f / tyres soon +/ tracking

advise only rear wiper blade worn / split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,096 miles

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

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

advise 2 new f / tyres soon +/ tracking

advise only rear wiper blade worn / split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,913 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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AJ53 MHL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ53 MHL, 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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AJ53 MHL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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