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AO03 BXL

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,615 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,685 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,255 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,208 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 BXL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

AO03 BXL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AO03 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 BXL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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