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AK53 ORJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ORJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,356 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,984 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,354 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,043 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,596 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,544 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AK53 ORJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

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

Is AK53 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 ORJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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