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AY02 LWS

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,034 mi
Last recorded36,034 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LWS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 36,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 35,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 35,469 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 34,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 34,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,540 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,351 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

Central Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 33,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust system corroded

Central Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,866 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 32,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,355 miles

Nearside Rear deep cuts in tyre but no cords visible

Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,353 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has been getting hot , brake binding

Nearside Rear deep cuts in tyre but no cords visible

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,991 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,381 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 25,381 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,855 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,118 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 19,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,554 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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AY02 LWS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY02 LWS, 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 AY02 LWS registered?

AY02 LWS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is AY02 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 LWS shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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