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AD02 EWP

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,916 mi
Last recorded106,916 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 EWP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,916 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,962 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,402 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,077 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,135 miles

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,319 miles

175/65x14 82H

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,419 miles

front brake imbalance

n/s outter sill corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

park brake imbalance

Fail 30 Aug 2014 76,402 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,781 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,255 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,815 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AD02 EWP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 EWP registered?

AD02 EWP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is AD02 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 EWP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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