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AK53 OFC

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,299 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 95,892 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Front Exhaust hanger broken.

Items removed from drivers view.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat unable to tilt forward.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Water leak.

Fail 30 Apr 2016 95,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Front Exhaust hanger broken.

Items removed from drivers view.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat unable to tilt forward.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Water leak.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 80,616 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 80,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,874 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 74,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,774 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 65,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,180 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 35,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,644 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 OFC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue 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 AK53 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

AK53 OFC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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