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AO03 BYJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,674 mi
Last recorded104,674 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,674 miles

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,661 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 101,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,899 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front & both rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,732 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,845 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 81,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 67,048 miles

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

offside front and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (185 55/ 15)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 66,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

offside front and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (185 55/ 15)

Pass 29 May 2009 54,704 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

o/s headlight assembly needs attention -damaged

Fail 28 May 2009 54,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,460 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,458 miles

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

exhaust emissions need attention soon

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,077 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 BYJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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