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AD03 HZG

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,709 mi
Last recorded49,709 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HZG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both outer cv gaitors perished

exhaust catalyst hanger weak

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,707 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,283 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,568 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,440 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,789 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,550 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,393 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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AD03 HZG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AD03 HZG, 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 AD03 HZG registered?

AD03 HZG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 HZG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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