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AO53 AOE

2003 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,933 mi
Last recorded128,933 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AOE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 128,933 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,339 miles

Coolant leak ()

Near side front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 118,330 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge heavily worn 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Coolant below minimum, topped up to enable test

Coolant leak ()

Near side front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 98,541 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,735 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,368 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 87,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,973 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 75,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,323 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 AOE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AOE, 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 AOE registered?

AO53 AOE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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