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AW03 EFF

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,139 mi
Last recorded47,139 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,139 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 47,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,891 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 45,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light n/w (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,729 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 44,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,178 miles

noise from cambelt area

power steering belt deeply cracked

front cv boots perished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,838 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 40,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,978 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,863 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,649 miles

baby seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not disconnected

front brake pads getting low and slight bind on o/s/f brake - advise strip and check

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to sidewall on n/s/f tyre

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 EFF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

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

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