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AD03 XCX

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,571 mi
Last recorded42,571 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 42,571 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,207 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,214 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 37,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,454 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 30,337 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 27,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,496 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,776 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 17,327 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 17,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 16,731 miles

Centre and rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 2 May 2012 16,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,859 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,969 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 12,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,563 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,920 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 XCX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD03 XCX, 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 AD03 XCX registered?

AD03 XCX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is AD03 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 XCX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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