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AO03 BXW

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,240 mi
Last recorded20,240 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,240 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have cracks on inner and outer walls.

rust corrosion at rear of n/s and o/s inner sills and arches.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 20,239 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres have cracks on inner and outer walls.

rust corrosion at rear of n/s and o/s inner sills and arches.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes squeak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,317 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 BXW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

AO03 BXW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AO03 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 BXW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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