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AK03 EAE

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,138 mi
Last recorded79,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EAE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,138 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery clamp missing

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 11 Jul 2014 79,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery clamp missing

handbrake lever nearly at maximum travel

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,092 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,852 miles

slight damage to nearside wing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,196 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,975 miles

Both rear tyres are perished, but this perishing is inconsistent.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle has been stood out side.

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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AK03 EAE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AK03 EAE, 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 AK03 EAE registered?

AK03 EAE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AK03 EAE safe to buy?

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