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DE02 LHR

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,614 mi
Last recorded94,614 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LHR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Fail 20 Jun 2017 94,614 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 84,404 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 28 May 2015 84,403 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)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 27 May 2014 77,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

Fail 27 May 2014 77,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,829 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 62,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,197 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 52,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 52,589 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 46,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 46,564 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 40,979 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 35,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 28,255 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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DE02 LHR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHR, 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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DE02 LHR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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