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BV02 ZDK

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,464 mi
Last recorded46,464 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 ZDK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 46,464 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 43,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 39,585 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 39,417 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,023 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 26,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,750 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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BV02 ZDK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc 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 BV02 ZDK, 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 BV02 ZDK registered?

BV02 ZDK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is BV02 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 ZDK 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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