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AO53 UNU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,130 mi
Last recorded62,130 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UNU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,130 miles

SLIGHT - oil leak on steering rack

battery insecure

cracks on sidewall on o/s/f tyre

engine warning lamp on

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 16 Nov 2011 62,130 miles

cracks on sidewall on o/s/f tyre

engine warning lamp on

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

SLIGHT - oil leak on steering rack

battery insecure

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,381 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 41,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front lower trim in bumper insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower trim in bumper insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,129 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 UNU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

AO53 UNU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is AO53 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 UNU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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