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AW03 EEB

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 EEB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,893 miles

blow from exhaust join between catalyst/front pipw and centre section joining flange.

both offside tyres perishing

small buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,432 miles

exhaust system deteriorated (front flexi-joint and rear section worse)

radiator deteriorated

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 4 Jul 2014 82,432 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated (front flexi-joint and rear section worse)

radiator deteriorated

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,225 miles

damage on timing cover near crankshaft pulley

exhaust flexible joint worn, system corroded and rear silencer baffles broken up

exhaust manifold heatshield split and partially insecure

offside outer c.v boot heavily perished

radiator core in poor condition fins falling out and 20% missing at present

slight engine oilstains on cylinder head and engine block

steering rack pinion area stained with oil

Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

damage on timing cover near crankshaft pulley

exhaust flexible joint worn, system corroded and rear silencer baffles broken up

exhaust manifold heatshield split and partially insecure

offside outer c.v boot heavily perished

power steering belt cracked

radiator core in poor condition fins falling out and 20% missing at present

slight engine oilstains on cylinder head and engine block

steering rack pinion area stained with oil

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,581 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Offside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,581 miles

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

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Offside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,169 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,752 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Slight blow from centre exhaust box

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,447 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 EEB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

AW03 EEB is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is AW03 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 EEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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