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AW03 CEF

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,487 mi
Last recorded49,487 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 CEF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,487 miles

Front cv gators perished

rear brakes on limit

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,226 miles

rear foot brake on limit

Fail 20 Aug 2018 44,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

rear foot brake on limit

Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Fail 26 Jul 2017 38,002 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,120 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,747 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,721 miles

n/s/r tyre split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,640 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre getting low and starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,973 miles

baffles broken up in tail box and middle box

Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,929 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 CEF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CEF, 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 CEF registered?

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

Is AW03 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 CEF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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