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AO53 MHF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,062 mi
Last recorded59,062 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MHF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,062 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,266 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,623 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 38,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 35,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,623 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,421 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,004 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,851 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 MHF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MHF, 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

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What year was AO53 MHF registered?

AO53 MHF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is AO53 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 MHF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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