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AO53 UKY

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,508 mi
Last recorded37,508 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 37,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 37,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,955 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,945 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,270 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,936 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,711 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,294 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 UKY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

AO53 UKY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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