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AP53 EVJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,367 mi
Last recorded95,367 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,367 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 95,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Battery insecure

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 94,854 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 94,824 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,752 miles

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

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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AP53 EVJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP53 EVJ, 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 AP53 EVJ registered?

AP53 EVJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AP53 EVJ safe to buy?

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