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AO03 BXJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,155 mi
Last recorded20,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 20,155 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 20,150 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 17,785 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 17,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 15,175 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2015 15,126 miles

Centre exhaust system rusty

Offside Rear brake binding slightly advise removing wheel for closer inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,862 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Oil filter rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 10,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,112 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 5,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 4,222 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 BXJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXJ, 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 BXJ registered?

AO03 BXJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AO03 BXJ safe to buy?

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