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AJ53 NND

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 89,128 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both near flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearflei hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,344 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,804 miles

general underbody and components rusting

Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,803 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

general underbody and components rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,356 miles

Central Rear washer not working

Fail 9 Dec 2020 81,356 miles

Central Rear washer not working

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,324 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 78,324 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FOUR HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,324 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 70,324 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,928 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 67,928 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,679 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,763 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,763 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,134 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,542 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,502 miles

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 28 Nov 2008 25,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,507 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,767 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 NND is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NND, 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 NND registered?

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

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