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AO03 FXT

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,574 mi
Last recorded74,574 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,574 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,398 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 65,393 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2011 57,717 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,717 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,349 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,358 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,359 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,293 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 FXT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

AO03 FXT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AO03 FXT safe to buy?

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