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AO03 BXG

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,312 mi
Last recorded134,312 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BXG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 134,312 miles

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/F DOOR BOTTOM BECOMING CORRODED AT BOTTOM.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 134,312 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/F DOOR BOTTOM BECOMING CORRODED AT BOTTOM.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 128,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 128,237 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,220 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 114,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,500 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 102,500 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,157 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,657 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,538 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 65,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING PERISHED ON OUTER WALL.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,134 miles

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING PERISHED ON OUTER WALL

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING LOW.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,273 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 BXG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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