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AK03 UFM

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,635 mi
Last recorded50,635 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,635 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,645 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 49,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,299 miles

N/S Front Tyre Perished

Fail 30 Jul 2013 46,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S Front Tyre Perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,532 miles

O/S/F Tyre perishing / spliting but not down to cords.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,532 miles

O/S/F Tyre perishing / spliting but not down to cords.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,474 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 28,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2008 25,858 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 25,858 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 20,239 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 20,239 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 13,691 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 UFM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

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

Is AK03 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 UFM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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