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BW02 EKR

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,930 mi
Last recorded90,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 EKR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 90,930 miles

bad surface corrosion and pitting to vehicle structure suspension and brake components

Fail 14 Jan 2026 90,918 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bad surface corrosion and pitting to vehicle structure suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,421 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,602 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 83,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 79,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 76,299 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 76,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 71,225 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,807 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 68,807 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,979 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,887 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 208,001 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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BW02 EKR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BW02 EKR, 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 BW02 EKR registered?

BW02 EKR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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