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BD52 NWN

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,269 mi
Last recorded42,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NWN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 42,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 36,717 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 36,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlight not sitting correct (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 32,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 32,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 29,965 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 29,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 29,218 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 28,660 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 28,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 27,905 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 26,943 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,399 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,895 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,345 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,725 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,890 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 10,267 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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BD52 NWN 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 BD52 NWN, 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 BD52 NWN registered?

BD52 NWN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is BD52 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 NWN 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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