CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF52 XDL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,329 mi
Last recorded36,329 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XDL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 36,329 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 35,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,328 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 32,769 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 32,769 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,892 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers not tested due to washers not working

Fail 11 Dec 2018 30,890 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

wipers not tested due to washers not working

Pass 12 Dec 2017 27,917 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

nearside diff.seal leaking

nearside diff.seal leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2016 25,430 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,062 miles

all four tyres heavily cracked

both wiper blades split

Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,626 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,552 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 21,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,786 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,413 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 11,402 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF52 XDL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green 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 BF52 XDL, 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

How do I check the history of BF52 XDL?

You can check the full history of BF52 XDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF52 XDL registered?

BF52 XDL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is BF52 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XDL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF52 XDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF52 XDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.