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AD02 ERK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,922 mi
Last recorded49,922 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 ERK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,922 miles

General corrosion taking place

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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 9 May 2023 49,790 miles

General corrosion taking place

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

Fail 9 May 2023 49,790 miles

General corrosion taking place

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 47,717 miles

General corrosion taking place under vehicle

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 47,690 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

General corrosion taking place under vehicle

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,227 miles

n/s number plate light dim

o/s/f and rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,859 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,805 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,892 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre edges worn

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,518 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2010 32,518 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,048 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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AD02 ERK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AD02 ERK, 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 AD02 ERK registered?

AD02 ERK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is AD02 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 ERK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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