MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
O/S/R Tyre Slight Cut & Cracking In Tread.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front tyres showing wear on edges
new exhaust rear section fitted
rear tyres slightly cracked/perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres slight cut on walls
power steering belt cracked
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?
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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.
Is DE02 LHF safe to buy?
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