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AK03 UFW

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,622 mi
Last recorded54,622 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UFW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 54,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,874 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger side rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,693 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,191 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,534 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,724 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,975 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,170 miles

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

both front tyres cracking at tread depths

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre tread 4mm

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 UFW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

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

Is AK03 UFW safe to buy?

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