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AO03 OTL

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,596 mi
Last recorded47,596 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,596 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,634 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 46,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill corroded within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,888 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,201 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,220 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,169 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,846 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,764 miles

exhaust flexi deterioated

Fail 14 Jan 2014 36,764 miles

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

exhaust flexi deterioated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,390 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,945 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,131 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 OTL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

AO03 OTL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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