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AO03 FYL

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,024 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,103 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 79,662 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,941 miles

front no plate fading

Fail 25 Jan 2011 52,941 miles

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

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

front no plate fading

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,829 miles

front number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,863 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,005 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 FYL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FYL, 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

How do I check the history of AO03 FYL?

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What year was AO03 FYL registered?

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

Is AO03 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 FYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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