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AW03 DNN

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,182 mi
Last recorded85,182 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Front scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 85,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside 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 scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Front scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,531 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 82,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear short (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,708 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2014 79,707 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,035 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 78,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 74,609 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,098 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,410 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 60,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 48,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,144 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 DNN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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