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AW03 EFN

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,928 mi
Last recorded90,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 EFN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 82,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 70,888 miles

condition of n/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 12 May 2016 73,761 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 73,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 57,115 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 57,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 50,172 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall

Fail 13 May 2014 50,170 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall

Fail 14 May 2013 43,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 14 May 2013 43,400 miles

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

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 16 May 2012 38,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,444 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 13,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EFN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN registered?

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

Is AW03 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 EFN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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