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553 ANG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

27,344 mi
Last recorded27,344 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 ANG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 27,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 27,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 27,130 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 26,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure RECOMMEND REPAIR. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUTS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 26,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure RECOMMEND REPAIR. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUTS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 185/55 15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 26,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 25,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,391 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 25,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 23,784 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 23,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,526 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 19,520 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,850 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,037 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 15,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,488 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 12,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 9,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 7,718 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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553 ANG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 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 553 ANG, 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 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 553 ANG registered?

553 ANG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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