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AO53 MGJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,288 mi
Last recorded36,288 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 36,288 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill ends / wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 36,288 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill ends / wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 35,429 miles

Aux drive belts very badly cracked

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 32,087 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 30,694 miles

Aux drive belts cracking

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 30,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Aux drive belts cracking

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 28,920 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Rear tyre treads cracked

Slight damage to Nearside c.v gaiter

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,072 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2018 27,285 miles

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Fail 10 Jan 2018 27,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,398 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Fail 12 Jan 2017 26,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust rusty

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,576 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Offside front shock starting to leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,303 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,547 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,281 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,675 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,675 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 15,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,844 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 13,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,794 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 MGJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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