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AW03 DJZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,345 mi
Last recorded77,345 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 77,345 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,879 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,126 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,788 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 68,763 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,412 miles

All - tyres cracked and perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,272 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 62,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,750 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,227 miles

Front Exhaust hanger rusting through

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,005 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 55,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,989 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,133 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,036 miles

floor & FUEL TANK DAMAGED NOT LEAKING

Fail 12 Aug 2008 22,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

floor & FUEL TANK DAMAGED NOT LEAKING

Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,259 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 DJZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DJZ, 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 DJZ registered?

AW03 DJZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is AW03 DJZ safe to buy?

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