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AO03 XXR

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,167 mi
Last recorded62,167 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,167 miles

Both rear outer sills showing sign's of corrosion

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear outer sills showing sign's of corrosion

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,744 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 56,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,515 miles

oil leak

both rear spring cups rusty/corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2017 55,515 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear spring cups rusty/corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear spring cups corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 50,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear spring cups corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,378 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 44,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,203 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 39,203 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,022 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,032 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,931 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 14,928 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,879 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,652 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 XXR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

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

Is AO03 XXR safe to buy?

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