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DE02 LUR

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,017 mi
Last recorded49,017 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LUR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,017 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth on the edge

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

auxiliary belt cracked heavily

Fail 13 Oct 2017 49,017 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sills (2.4.A.3)

auxiliary belt cracked heavily

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth on the edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,321 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 42,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,144 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body has slight corrosion

off side front tyre cracking on sidewall

rear washer not working

Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body has slight corrosion

off side front tyre cracking on sidewall

rear washer not working

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

handbrake has long travel

off side front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,620 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

handbrake has long travel

off side front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,269 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 35,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 37,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,930 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition (perished) and near limit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,461 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,475 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 LUR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

DE02 LUR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is DE02 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 LUR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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