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AK03 EAW

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,748 mi
Last recorded86,748 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EAW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 86,748 miles

both rear suspension mounts are slightly corrode

front and rear brake pipes are slightly corrode

Fail 10 May 2018 86,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both rear suspension mounts are slightly corrode

front and rear brake pipes are slightly corrode

Pass 11 May 2017 82,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 78,111 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 78,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 72,958 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wheel arch corrosion

Fail 21 May 2014 66,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 66,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 59,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,069 miles

baffles in rear exhaust box loose

Fail 14 May 2012 53,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

baffles in rear exhaust box loose

nsr tyre low on tread and perrished

Pass 9 May 2011 45,794 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,128 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 30,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,871 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,725 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 11 Apr 2006 10,169 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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AK03 EAW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AK03 EAW, 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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AK03 EAW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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