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AW03 ASU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,470 mi
Last recorded60,470 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 ASU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Offside centre exhaust mount rubber broken

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Offside centre exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread

o/s redgistration plate light dim

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,676 miles

nsf tyre inner side wall starting to crack

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,989 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,030 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 34,028 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 30,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,187 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 ASU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ASU, 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 AW03 ASU?

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What year was AW03 ASU registered?

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

Is AW03 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 ASU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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