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AU52 SZN

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,531 mi
Last recorded30,531 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SZN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 30,531 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 27,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 25,964 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 24,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 20,408 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,475 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 14,798 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,554 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 12,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 9,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 6,809 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2006 5,590 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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AU52 SZN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU52 SZN, 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

How do I check the history of AU52 SZN?

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What year was AU52 SZN registered?

AU52 SZN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AU52 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 SZN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU52 SZN have outstanding finance?

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