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AO53 MJU

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,148 mi
Last recorded75,148 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,148 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,111 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,290 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,861 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,445 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,300 miles

front tyres tread worn low

rear section exhaust slight leak

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 MJU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

AO53 MJU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AO53 MJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 MJU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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