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AJ53 NNC

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,082 mi
Last recorded90,082 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NNC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 90,082 miles

front tyres getting poor on edges

rear axel bushes poor

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 85,812 miles

offside & nearside rear sill getting poor

offside & nearside rear spring cups poor

rear axel bushes getting poor

Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,176 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,993 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,482 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,818 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,139 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,499 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,517 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 10,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 NNC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AJ53 NNC, 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 AJ53 NNC registered?

AJ53 NNC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AJ53 NNC safe to buy?

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