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RO03 AXG

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,679 mi
Last recorded193,679 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 AXG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 193,679 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 189,932 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 189,932 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 186,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 181,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 174,794 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 159,658 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 140,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 125,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 113,241 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,584 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 99,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,840 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 85,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,270 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,963 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

O/S/F TYRE 2MM INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Feb 2007 44,963 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

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

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

O/S/F TYRE 2MM INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,231 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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RO03 AXG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RO03 AXG, 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 RO03 AXG registered?

RO03 AXG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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