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DE52 FNP

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,694 mi
Last recorded40,694 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FNP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 40,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 40,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 39,411 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 38,082 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 36,929 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 35,763 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,111 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 31,890 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 28,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,998 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,128 miles

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

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

advise adjustment of parking brake

Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,282 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,404 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 18,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,604 miles

rear tyres slightly perished through tread pattern

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,864 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 12,067 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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DE52 FNP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DE52 FNP, 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 DE52 FNP registered?

DE52 FNP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is DE52 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 FNP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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