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AE03 MSY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,213 mi
Last recorded71,213 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 MSY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 71,213 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak from drive shaft seals

slight play in inner tie rod ends both sides

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,660 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,154 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 69,139 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,740 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre badly weatherd and has nail in tread

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 65,725 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre badly weatherd and has nail in tread

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,918 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,166 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,384 miles

child seat offside rear unable to give adult seat belt full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,384 miles

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

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

child seat offside rear unable to give adult seat belt full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,812 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,133 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,299 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres close to limit.

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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AE03 MSY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AE03 MSY, 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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AE03 MSY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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