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AO53 AHV

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,785 miles

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

Engine oil found off dip stick - 1l added.

Engine oil leak - front.

N/s rear tyre - tread to side wall cracking.

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 88,785 miles

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine oil found off dip stick - 1l added.

Engine oil leak - front.

N/s rear tyre - tread to side wall cracking.

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,830 miles

N/s front tyre - heavy edge & side wall wear.

N/s rear tyre - deteriated.

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

O/s front tyre - heavy edge wear.

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

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,985 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,882 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,315 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,707 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,080 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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AO53 AHV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO53 AHV, 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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AO53 AHV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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