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AO53 UKE

2003 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,018 mi
Last recorded105,018 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 105,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,583 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2015 93,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,946 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 91,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,398 miles

n/s/f bottom arm inner bush showing signs of wear

Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,390 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f bottom arm inner bush showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,415 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2011 64,054 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 63,939 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,544 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 40,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,310 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,249 miles

Rear exhaust pipe becomming corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,517 miles

Center pipe and rear box becomming corroded

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 UKE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKE, 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 UKE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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