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AO52 CAE

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,129 mi
Last recorded91,129 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CAE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

Fail 23 Nov 2015 91,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,557 miles

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

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

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

centre section of exhaust poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,358 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 59,358 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant level low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,122 miles

coolant very low

Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant very low

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,443 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,232 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,946 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn in some places on outer edge .

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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AO52 CAE 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 73.3%.

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 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 AO52 CAE, 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 AO52 CAE registered?

AO52 CAE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is AO52 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 CAE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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