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AO03 BXF

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,137 mi
Last recorded80,137 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BXF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,137 miles

oil leek

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,846 miles

small cut in the nearside rear tyre outter wall

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,526 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,057 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,057 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,776 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S/F N/S/R & O/S/R

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S/F N/S/R & O/S/R

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2011 49,774 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 49,774 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

REAR TYRES BECOMING PERISHED.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,976 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,287 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 44,287 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 40,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,296 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,868 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 21,868 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

both front tyres rounded on edges

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 BXF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

AO03 BXF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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