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AO03 XWM

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,907 mi
Last recorded91,907 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XWM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 91,907 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,729 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,479 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,488 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,488 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,506 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,513 miles

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

Small bulge in OSR tyre.

Two small bulges in NSR tyre.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 46,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Small bulge in OSR tyre.

Two small bulges in NSR tyre.

ABS cable on NSF suspension leg has worn through.

Pass 24 May 2007 33,760 miles

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

front/rear arch covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2006 22,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,622 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 XWM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

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

Is AO03 XWM safe to buy?

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