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AX02 LLJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,182 mi
Last recorded65,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 LLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 65,182 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,001 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,861 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

central mirror missing

Pass 9 May 2018 41,107 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 41,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,342 miles

both wiper blades starting to perish.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,473 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,468 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 27,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,322 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,074 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,382 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 12,071 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 LLJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LLJ, 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 AX02 LLJ registered?

AX02 LLJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is AX02 LLJ safe to buy?

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