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AD03 VEL

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,922 mi
Last recorded55,922 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,123 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,634 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,358 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,132 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,188 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,234 miles

chip in windscreen

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 VEL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEL, 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

How do I check the history of AD03 VEL?

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What year was AD03 VEL registered?

AD03 VEL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is AD03 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VEL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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