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AD51 LKU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,719 mi
Last recorded60,719 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 LKU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 60,719 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 60,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 60,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,379 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 56,970 miles

both front outer cv boots are perishing

both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,265 miles

o/s wiper

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,369 miles

wipers / o/s/r shock corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,647 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads getting low [inners]

small corrotion to brake and fuel pipes front to rear

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,929 miles

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

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,027 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/R Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,272 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,542 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD51 LKU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AD51 LKU, 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 AD51 LKU registered?

AD51 LKU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is AD51 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 LKU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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