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AW03 EFX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,207 mi
Last recorded95,207 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 EFX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,207 miles

malfunction indicator lamp on

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust deteriorated

malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,138 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 89,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,172 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre outer wall has small buige

Fail 13 Apr 2011 87,172 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise n/s/r tyre outer wall has small buige

Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,192 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 82,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine managment on

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,321 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,269 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,787 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 EFX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

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

Is AW03 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 EFX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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