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BF52 UBZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,395 mi
Last recorded78,395 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UBZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 78,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,323 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,289 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,236 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,923 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,133 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 44,122 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,607 miles

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

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

offside front brake has slight bind when rotated by hand

Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,607 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake has slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,759 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,976 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,952 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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BF52 UBZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BF52 UBZ, 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 BF52 UBZ registered?

BF52 UBZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BF52 UBZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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