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AW03 AOR

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,588 mi
Last recorded67,588 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 AOR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,588 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 67,588 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,657 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,213 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,569 miles

Front washer jet pipes are deteriorated and leaking but a sufficent amount of washer fluid still cleans windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,411 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/side front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,773 miles

Exhaust Deteriated

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,185 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 20,185 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,722 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 15,722 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,435 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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AW03 AOR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 AW03 AOR, 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 AW03 AOR registered?

AW03 AOR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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