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AO03 BBK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,475 mi
Last recorded68,475 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,475 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,466 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,252 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 35,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 32,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,845 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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AO03 BBK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO03 BBK, 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 AO03 BBK registered?

AO03 BBK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AO03 BBK safe to buy?

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