CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO03 WLF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1119cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,385 mi
Last recorded97,385 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WLF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,385 miles

both wipers starting to split

rear exhaust corroded and front flexi joint damaged

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,710 miles

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm passenger 3mm

Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm passenger 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,910 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn, but not yet insecure. Advise customer replaces

clutch pedal rubber missing. Advise customer replaces

front washer jets work, but operation poor

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn, but not yet insecure. Advise customer replaces

clutch pedal rubber missing. Advise customer replaces

front washer jets work, but operation poor

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,114 miles

advise brake inspection....

brake pedal rubber worn....

o/s/f tyre tread on limit , advise replacement.....

Fail 1 Apr 2011 79,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise brake inspection....

brake pedal rubber worn....

o/s/f tyre tread on limit , advise replacement.....

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 52,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,365 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO03 WLF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WLF, 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 WLF?

You can check the full history of AO03 WLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO03 WLF registered?

AO03 WLF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is AO03 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 WLF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO03 WLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO03 WLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.