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AO53 CAU

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,520 mi
Last recorded42,520 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 42,520 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 42,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 27,975 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,991 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 2,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 1,690 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 CAU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO53 CAU?

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What year was AO53 CAU registered?

AO53 CAU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AO53 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 CAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO53 CAU have outstanding finance?

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