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DK02 LVC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,113 mi
Last recorded56,113 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 LVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 51,355 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 51,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,541 miles

Engine light illuminated

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

Slight cracking in both nearside front & rear tyres

Fail 2 Jan 2018 46,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine light illuminated

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

Slight cracking in both nearside front & rear tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,284 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 41,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 38,793 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,784 miles

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

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)

nearside front ABS ring cracked

offside rear corner damaged,no sharp edges and not in prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,863 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

mid exhaust bandaged,but secure with no leaks

nearside front ABS ring cracked but not affecting opperation

Fail 26 Jun 2013 35,863 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

mid exhaust bandaged,but secure with no leaks

nearside front ABS ring cracked but not affecting opperation

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,429 miles

mid exhaust corroded

nearside front abs ring snapped

Pass 18 Jun 2011 32,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,662 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 31,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,036 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 29,036 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,700 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 26,681 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front abs sensor ring gear cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,530 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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DK02 LVC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK02 LVC, 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 DK02 LVC registered?

DK02 LVC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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