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AD52 HRO

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,030 mi
Last recorded62,030 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HRO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,030 miles

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

all vehicle load bearing point showing corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 58,377 miles

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr osr inner outer sills

Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr osr inner outer sills

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,580 miles

nearside front speed pick up ring broken

nearside mirror glass insecure

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,374 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 40,359 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,133 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox N/S driveshaft seal

Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox N/S driveshaft seal

Fail 7 Feb 2008 32,500 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,500 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,533 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 27,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,241 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 22,241 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HRO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

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

Is AD52 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 HRO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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