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AW03 DLN

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,726 miles

both sides rear brake pipes into wheel cylinders corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 51,726 miles

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

both sides rear brake pipes into wheel cylinders corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,782 miles

both sides rear brake pipes into wheel cylinders becomming rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,426 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread close to limit

Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread close to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,165 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread very close to limit

Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,165 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread very close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,711 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear tyres starting to crack in tread/outer side wall

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,565 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 31,565 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,388 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 8,059 miles

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

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 DLN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN registered?

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

Is AW03 DLN safe to buy?

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