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AW03 AXM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,576 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,424 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 19 Aug 2021 82,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 76,447 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm gone on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,633 miles

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

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

o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,809 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,323 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 53,323 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,547 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,277 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,905 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 35,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 AXM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AXM, 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 AXM registered?

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

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