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AK53 EHT

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,257 mi
Last recorded50,257 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EHT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,053 miles

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

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

coolant below MIN

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,300 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 44,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,193 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 37,193 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Edges

Fail 9 Jun 2008 23,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Edges

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,944 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,458 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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AK53 EHT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK53 EHT, 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 AK53 EHT registered?

AK53 EHT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is AK53 EHT safe to buy?

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