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AO03 XXK

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,346 mi
Last recorded123,346 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XXK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 123,346 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,058 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 111,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 93,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,423 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,195 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 74,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,887 miles

N/S/F brake pads worn

O/S/F brake pads worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,428 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,777 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 XXK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red 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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

AO03 XXK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AO03 XXK safe to buy?

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