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AO53 AKG

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,475 mi
Last recorded94,475 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AKG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,307 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,372 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,207 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,803 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 66,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,980 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,195 miles

power steering belt perrished

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,753 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 38,753 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,308 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 AKG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue 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 AKG, 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 AKG registered?

AO53 AKG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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