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CV51 LWL

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

28,830 mi
Last recorded28,830 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 LWL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 28,830 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 28,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 27,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 27,708 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 27,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 27,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 27,611 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 27,599 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 27,301 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 26,458 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 25,168 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 25,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 25,168 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 25,163 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 24,330 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,258 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 22,391 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 20,435 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,380 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 16,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,992 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,678 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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CV51 LWL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 CV51 LWL, 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 CV51 LWL registered?

CV51 LWL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is CV51 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 LWL shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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