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AO03 XWU

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XWU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,129 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 77,748 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 77,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,275 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 76,275 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,221 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,771 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,175 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,627 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,710 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,479 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 XWU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWU, 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

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What year was AO03 XWU registered?

AO03 XWU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is AO03 XWU safe to buy?

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