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AO53 AJU

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,102 mi
Last recorded80,102 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 80,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,698 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,692 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 73,570 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres cracked o/s n/s

Fail 8 May 2013 73,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres cracked o/s n/s

Pass 15 May 2012 70,279 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 12 May 2011 65,745 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 65,745 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 59,893 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 May 2009 53,748 miles

air bag light on

Fail 11 May 2009 53,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,455 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,343 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 AJU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO53 AJU, 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 AO53 AJU registered?

AO53 AJU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AO53 AJU safe to buy?

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