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AP03 CWK

2003 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 CWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 119,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 119,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both outer boots weak (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 100,663 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

one of two exhaust rubbers broken

Fail 25 May 2016 100,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished and near limit ADVICE CHANGE

one of two exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 22 May 2015 94,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2015 94,435 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,869 miles

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 3 Jun 2014 87,869 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 May 2013 79,695 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 29 May 2012 71,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,005 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres 2mm

slight exhaust blow from rear

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,325 miles

damage to tyre sidewalls

tyre treads cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,772 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,768 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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AP03 CWK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP03 CWK, 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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AP03 CWK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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