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RO03 AXR

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,604 mi
Last recorded23,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 AXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chunk out of offside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight dampness on steering rack gaiters

Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 14,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r 1/4 panel has damage.

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not down to cords.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r 1/4 panel has damage.

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not down to cords.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 9,393 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s and n/s front tyres are starting to show signs of wear on the outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,273 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 AXR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AXR, 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 RO03 AXR registered?

RO03 AXR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is RO03 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 AXR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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