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DE02 LVL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,601 mi
Last recorded69,601 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr outer sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,967 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 67,967 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,362 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 62,310 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2012 54,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,689 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,128 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 32,516 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 LVL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE02 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

DE02 LVL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is DE02 LVL safe to buy?

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