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AO03 WLE

2003 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,882 mi
Last recorded118,882 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WLE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 118,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 110,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 103,566 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2018 103,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 92,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 87,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 81,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,677 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 76,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,954 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 49,964 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2008 43,254 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 37,399 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 37,398 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 29,078 miles

exhaust ststem very poor

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 WLE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

AO03 WLE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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