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AD52 HRA

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,101 mi
Last recorded103,101 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HRA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 103,101 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

x4 inner arch covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2013 103,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

x4 inner arch covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 97,481 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Feb 2012 97,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,547 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

gearbox noisy at idle

shoulder wear on both rear tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,958 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

gearbox noisy at idle

shoulder wear on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,488 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 65,255 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,419 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,223 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,884 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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AD52 HRA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD52 HRA, 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 AD52 HRA registered?

AD52 HRA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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