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AX02 LFZ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,675 mi
Last recorded34,675 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 LFZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 34,675 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside driveshaft oil seal weeping

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 29,447 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2021 29,447 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2020 28,334 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

tail box rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,495 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

tail box rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2019 26,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

tail box rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,615 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,804 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

slight play in rack ends

Fail 6 Jun 2016 20,804 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres starting to split

slight play in rack ends

Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,036 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,363 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low bald on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,085 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,185 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,404 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,506 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 12,744 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 12,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,523 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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AX02 LFZ 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 76.2%.

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 AX02 LFZ, 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 AX02 LFZ registered?

AX02 LFZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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