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AK53 ODN

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,233 mi
Last recorded144,233 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ODN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 144,233 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around by fuel tank to flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 144,233 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around by fuel tank to flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 137,335 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 137,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 129,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal antislip devise worn

Pass 11 Jun 2014 122,387 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 122,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 117,390 miles

Brake pedal ant-slip worn/torn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 117,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal ant-slip worn/torn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 110,278 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 110,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,894 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 102,894 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald on edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,680 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,026 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 57,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,217 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 ODN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ODN, 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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AK53 ODN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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