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AW03 EEM

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,349 mi
Last recorded121,349 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 118,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,539 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 111,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,591 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 98,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,064 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,883 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,335 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 63,535 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,115 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 EEM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EEM, 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 EEM registered?

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

Is AW03 EEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 EEM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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