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AK03 HSZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 HSZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2013 79,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,675 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 75,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,321 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,046 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 51,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 44,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 43,929 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 43,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 HSZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 HSZ registered?

AK03 HSZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is AK03 HSZ safe to buy?

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