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AE03 NLM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,012 mi
Last recorded60,012 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NLM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,012 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on o/s/f outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2011 54,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on o/s/f outer sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,280 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,435 miles

off side front tyre sidewall slightly damaged on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,494 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 30,585 miles

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

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 NLM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE03 NLM, 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

How do I check the history of AE03 NLM?

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What year was AE03 NLM registered?

AE03 NLM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AE03 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NLM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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