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AO03 BWY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,450 mi
Last recorded63,450 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BWY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,697 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,697 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner egde

rear box has exhaust blow

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,957 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,759 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,185 miles

n/s rear door damaged

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,160 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 BWY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO03 BWY, 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 AO03 BWY registered?

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

Is AO03 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 BWY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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