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AO53 AKY

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pedal feels spongy

Front offside and nearside outer wings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

underbody and various components corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 131,167 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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to handbrake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pedal feels spongy

Front offside and nearside outer wings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

underbody and various components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot small hole

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Service brake requirement only just met

Fail 25 Aug 2020 122,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Service brake requirement only just met

Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 122,115 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear Inner sills surface corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2018 112,110 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear Inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,754 miles

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

brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear eml light on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,316 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 88,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,801 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,355 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 66,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,163 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,695 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 48,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,372 miles

the o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,355 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 AKY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AKY, 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 AKY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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