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AO03 OTC

2003 Rover 25

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,107 mi
Last recorded112,107 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OTC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,107 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on passenger side of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 111,739 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components,

front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,693 miles

oil leak

Centre stop lamp not working but unable to determine if connected

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside windscreen washer requires re-aiming

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

battery not secure but unlikely to fall from its vertical position

both rear tyres perished

brake pedal anti - slip rubber worn & split

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Apr 2016 107,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working but unable to determine if connected

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside windscreen washer requires re-aiming

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

battery not secure but unlikely to fall from its vertical position

both rear tyres perished

brake pedal anti - slip rubber worn & split

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,232 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 102,166 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,780 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,857 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 86,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,126 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,126 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,643 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 72,259 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 67,438 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 OTC is a 2003 Rover 25 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

AO03 OTC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is AO03 OTC safe to buy?

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