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AW03 APF

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,780 mi
Last recorded28,780 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 APF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 28,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 28,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 28,378 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2022 28,060 miles

Exhaust centre and rear deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both JUST LEGAL, heavily cracked, and 19 years old 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked, and 19 years old 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,440 miles

Exhaust backbox and centre deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both just legal 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,012 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both just legal and 16 years old. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked 16 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,567 miles

Both front tyres worn low and perishing

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked/perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,161 miles

Both front tyres worn low and perishing

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,616 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,227 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 24,227 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,561 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 21,619 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,373 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,467 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 APF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AW03 APF, 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 APF registered?

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

Is AW03 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 APF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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