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DK02 VTJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,105 mi
Last recorded88,105 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,105 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,117 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,524 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 72,524 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 65,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,410 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 VTJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK02 VTJ?

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What year was DK02 VTJ registered?

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

Is DK02 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 VTJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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