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AC03 LYP

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,196 mi
Last recorded67,196 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LYP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,196 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 67,187 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 62,876 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,426 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,993 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,650 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,288 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,208 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severly on inner areas of tread, replacement and rectification of alignment is required 175/65H14

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,208 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severly on inner areas of tread, replacement and rectification of alignment is required 175/65H14

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,025 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,514 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,023 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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AC03 LYP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC03 LYP, 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 AC03 LYP registered?

AC03 LYP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AC03 LYP safe to buy?

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