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AK03 WYS

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,206 mi
Last recorded86,206 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 WYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,206 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 86,206 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 83,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,192 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 81,184 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 79,507 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,365 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,218 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,037 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,353 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 71,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,056 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 68,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,193 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

auxilliary belt cracking

engine oil seepage

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads very low, on 1.6mm at start of centre 3 quarters, wearing on inner tread edges

o/s/f tyre tread low, on 2.mm, 185/68/14/86h

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,756 miles

auxilliary belt cracking

engine oil seepage

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads very low, on 1.6mm at start of centre 3 quarters, wearing on inner tread edges

o/s/f tyre tread low, on 2.mm, 185/68/14/86h

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,202 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 61,202 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,219 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 55,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,313 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 49,301 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 49,272 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre is down to 2mm and is wearing low on the inside edge

Pass 2 May 2006 36,179 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 WYS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 WYS, 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 WYS is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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