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BD51 KYA

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,051 mi
Last recorded56,051 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 KYA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 56,051 miles

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

Rear arches corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 56,051 miles

Nearside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear arches corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2024 55,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear arch's corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,300 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 54,864 miles

Center exhaust corroded

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

Rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear sills corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,460 miles

Lower Rear arches corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 51,765 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 51,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,615 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,530 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 47,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,319 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,991 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 42,991 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,256 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 39,687 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,687 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,366 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 37,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,660 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,465 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 17,820 miles

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

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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BD51 KYA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD51 KYA, 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 BD51 KYA registered?

BD51 KYA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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