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AD03 XDA

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,287 mi
Last recorded21,287 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 21,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 20,925 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 20,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 20,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 20,149 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 19,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 19,505 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 19,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 18,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 18,420 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 17,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald tyre splitting on outer edge on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 17,503 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 17,495 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 16,794 miles

N.S.F Tyre Cracking

Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 13 May 2014 15,989 miles

N.S.F Tyre Wearing Slighty On Inner Edge

Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Pass 28 May 2013 15,349 miles

N.S.F Tyre Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge

Pass 22 May 2012 14,745 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 14,745 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2011 13,830 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 13,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 12,093 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 12,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,791 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,791 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2008 9,685 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 9,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,088 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,743 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 XDA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

AD03 XDA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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