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DE02 LHF

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,767 mi
Last recorded79,767 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LHF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 79,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 79,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,267 miles

O/S/R Tyre Slight Cut & Cracking In Tread.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 72,267 miles

O/S/R Tyre Slight Cut & Cracking In Tread.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Tyre Slightly Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Tyre Slightly Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cracking On Inner Tread Edge & Inner Wall.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cracking On Outer Tread Edge.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cracking On Inner Tread Edge & Inner Wall.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cracking On Outer Tread Edge.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,795 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise to remove sticker on centre of window screen

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

n/s/r tyre inside side wall perished

Fail 5 Mar 2012 57,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise to remove sticker on centre of window screen

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

n/s/r tyre inside side wall perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,721 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,705 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,368 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,225 miles

front tyres showing wear on edges

new exhaust rear section fitted

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres slight cut on walls

power steering belt cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,516 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 22,517 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 22,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DE02 LHF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE02 LHF, 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 DE02 LHF registered?

DE02 LHF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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