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AW03 EEX

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,223 mi
Last recorded142,223 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 EEX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 142,223 miles

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)

Stop lamp not working all rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread and (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,575 miles

Both rear tyres perished/Cracking on edge

N/S/F wiper blade split (clearing screen ok)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 114,447 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished/Cracking on edge

N/S/F wiper blade split (clearing screen ok)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,288 miles

Slight surface corrosion at rear end Inner sills/chassis areas and around susp/arm mounts

Small cracks at screen

Fail 8 Feb 2012 98,288 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion at rear end Inner sills/chassis areas and around susp/arm mounts

Small cracks at screen

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,538 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance

Headlamps are misted giving poor pattern.

Nearside front tyre is close to limits at edges.

Noise at nearside front suspension,

Offside front tyre is ON the limits of wear,

Rear outer seat belts attached to childs seats difficult to fully exam,

Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,853 miles

Exhaust system abit corroded

Small crack at screen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,043 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front w/blades abit split (BOARDER LINE)

P/Brake lever travel abit long and slight side to side movement

Rear bumper abit damaged (NOT insecure)

Small crack at screen

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,019 miles

Offside rear seat belt is attached to childs sreat full exam not posible.

Rear tyres are worn at centers close to wear bars

Slight fluctuation at offside front brake at light aplication.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,514 miles

N/S/R and N/S/F tyres getting abit low on tread

Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,620 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 EEX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

AW03 EEX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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