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AK53 UDX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,660 mi
Last recorded42,660 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,660 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres perished

surface corrosion in front coil springs

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,173 miles

front tyres only just on legal limit.

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

surface corrosion in centre to tail pipe joint.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres only just on legal limit.

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

surface corrosion in centre to tail pipe joint.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,661 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,458 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 UDX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 UDX registered?

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

Is AK53 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 UDX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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