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AO03 EVM

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,471 mi
Last recorded72,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,471 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,202 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,202 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,920 miles

Alternator noisey

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,920 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Alternator noisey

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,142 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Slight play in offside inner track arm/rack.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,142 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Slight play in offside inner track arm/rack.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,605 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,154 miles

slight leak of oil from steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2008 44,154 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight leak of oil from steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,061 miles

hand brake travel slighty high

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 EVM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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