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AO03 XWL

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,760 mi
Last recorded72,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XWL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear tyre wearing thin edges of tread, perished and nail in tread

Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear tyre wearing thin edges of tread, perished and nail in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,897 miles

1. Exhaust centre box starting to corrode and has a slight leak. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges and has a nail in.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,892 miles

1. Both front tyres wearing low on edges. 2. Both rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,691 miles

1. Both rear tyres wearing low on inside edge. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,840 miles

Front cv gaiters starting to perish.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,208 miles

1. Slight leak in exhaust centre box. 2. Nearside front outer cv gaiter starting to perish.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,130 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1. Slight leak in exhaust centre box. 2. Nearside front outer cv gaiter starting to perish.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,041 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,939 miles

Both front tyres at legal limits.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,043 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak to corrosion

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 XWL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XWL, 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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AO03 XWL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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