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AW03 AXR

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,779 mi
Last recorded84,779 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,779 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES WORN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Dec 2015 84,778 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES WORN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,520 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 66,514 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,461 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 66,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,899 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 56,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,665 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 39,665 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,730 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,662 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,550 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 AXR 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 61.5%.

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 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 AXR, 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

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What year was AW03 AXR registered?

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

Is AW03 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 AXR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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