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AK03 UFZ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,353 mi
Last recorded97,353 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,353 miles

The lower Windscreen is cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

The lower Windscreen is cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,841 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The windscreen is cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2014 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,710 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,903 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2012 65,725 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,561 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 46,542 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,324 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2008 39,283 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,336 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 UFZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

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

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