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AO53 MHM

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,459 mi
Last recorded66,459 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

bodywork corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 66,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bodywork corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,223 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the shoulder

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,221 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the shoulder

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,200 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,755 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside (shallow grooves)

offside front tyre wearing low on inside (shallow grooves)

offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,319 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,002 miles

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

nearside front outer c/v gaitor slightly twisted

outer mesh of flexi part of exhaust has come away but still attached

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,774 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,069 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 MHM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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