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RO03 AXP

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,898 mi
Last recorded136,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,898 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 136,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r braakes binding

Fail 25 Jan 2012 124,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,976 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 115,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,248 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,346 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 87,346 miles

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

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 23 Jan 2008 67,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,118 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,509 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 AXP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO03 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

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

Is RO03 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 AXP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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